Interesting notes from the Obama meeting going on now

[Thrill]

From the Politico Rag:


INSIDE THE ROOM: The first House GOP question for Obama comes from Michigan Rep. Dave Camp, who asks if it’s possible to find “more common ground” on tax cuts. A source in the room says Obama responded by saying: “On tax cuts, I'm not going to compromise. On this one, feel free to whack me over the head."

A House GOPer tells Politico Obama's not picking up votes: "Nope. He said he won't compromise on more tax cuts. All form -- not substance"

ALSO: A top Democrat tells Politico’s John Bresnahan that Arlen Specter is ready to back Eric Holder as attorney general – possibly clearing the way for a confirmation vote on the Senate floor by Thursday.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/

[FrenchieCat]

1. Politico is not a source of news that I recognize.

[Ioo]

3. My Understanding is Obama's people like them - So you may want to start.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

14. In D.C., we get Politico in newspaper form and it seems to be widely

regarded here, sadly. :(

[FrenchieCat]

15. Well CW folks are usually behind the curve......

so it is nothing new.

[wndycty]

2. NO on TAX CUTS, YES on HOLDER. . .

. . .sticking to the guns and I'm proud of him.

[geek tragedy]

4. Then he should STOP LISTENING TO THEM.

They aren't going to vote for your plan? Run them over.

[Thrill]

5. Obama is doing what he promised he would do

And thats try to be bipartisan. As long as he continues to do that. His approval will stay very high. He's making them look like obstructionist.

[geek tragedy]

6. Yeah, what matters is his approval rating, not getting good policy

passed.

[Thrill]

12. Yes his approval ratings do matter

He works for the people. And if they approve of what he is doing it has an effect on getting good policy passed

[eleny]

9. The dividend from the American people for giving Rs some of his time will be great

[Solomon]

10. Thank you. Some people can't see pass their own nose!

Obama's setting them up. Too bad some can't see that.

[eleny]

11. Well, the last 8 years have been hell

President Obama just has more patience than most, including me! :D

[southerncrone]

13. He just said he wanted "input" from everyone. Didn't say

he'd necessarily change his mind or plans based on their "input".

But at least he's offering them the opportunity to play....something *co NEVER did.

They just need to suckitup & get over the fact that THEY ARE NO LONGER IN CHARGE.
Can you say sore-loser?

[truebrit71]

7. Specter is ready to back Holder now? What a tool...

...what has changed in a week Mr Magic Bullet Liar-Man?

[Jennicut]

8. LOL They are all tools

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

16. Who cares what Sen. Sphincter says, much less who reports what he says.