Will Obama reschedule his Jobs speech?
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Wed Aug-31-11 07:55 PM
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Poll question: Will Obama reschedule his Jobs speech?
Simple question, will he stand firm?
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Wed Aug-31-11 07:58 PM
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1. Cave? He'll probably let the GOP have their debate in the Oval Office n/t
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Wed Aug-31-11 07:59 PM
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2. Will he stay and serve drinks?
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:02 PM
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3. You know what's sad? I can see that
and it doesn't surprise me. He's been milquetoast from day one.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:49 PM
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Edited on Wed Aug-31-11 08:49 PM by Turbineguy
gateley
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:07 PM
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7. You're showing as much respect as the Republicans. Shameful. nt
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:45 PM
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26. Obama has to act appropriately to gain the respect that he deserves.
If he is always folding to rethuglican demands; then he cannot expect to gain respect from the rethuglicans nor his dispirited base.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:03 PM
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4. he'll do whatever the repukes want
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:04 PM
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5. He's worse than Hitler. n/t
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:06 PM
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6. He'll stand firm. He gave them a heads up and they didn't
voice a concern then, they're using this, again, to try to show their superiority. :puke: He'll stand firm.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:10 PM
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9. this place is becoming an embarrassment.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:30 PM
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:42 PM
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35. I don't know if you're slamming me or slamming some of
the other responses. Enlighten me, okay?
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:28 PM
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:43 PM
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36. Well, I had a 50/50 chance. nt
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:32 PM
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19. He rescheduled for Thurs.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:46 PM
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a spaghetti noodle at that. He just changed the date.
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:06 PM
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33. Until he doesn't. First time ever a President has been denied
a chance to speak to the joint house. He will compete with the kickoff of the 2011-2012 FML opener Thursday instead. I get you standing by him, but he folded. Again.
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:45 PM
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37. Yeah, so I've been told.
:7 As I responded to one, I figured I had a 50/50 chance. :shrug: :hi:
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:10 PM
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8. People actually voted stand firm? Really?
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:11 PM
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10. Honestly, does anyone really care if he gives the speech Wed or Thurs?
Stand firm on FEMA, stand firm on income inequality, stand firm for the rule of law. But agreeing to move the speech date by one day is not a big deal. And I'm someone who bashes Obama all the time for being weak.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:14 PM
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11. He can NOT give it on Thursday. Thursday night is the NFL's football season kick-off. n/t
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:53 PM
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30. The speech will be an hour and a half before the game starts.
7PM vs. 8:30PM ET respectively.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:30 PM
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16. I want him to say no and stick to it. Just once. 'kay?
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:54 PM
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31. I'd rather him say "no" on something important.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:33 PM
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21. Totally agree ... standing firm on this when you give in
on everything of importance would be ridiculous and almost insulting. Let them have the date, give in graciously and fight for what is really important FOR THE PEOPLE unless political game playing is more important.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:17 PM
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12. My understanding is that the republicans can prevent a speech before congress.
He might hold it at the same time, but it wouldn't be before congress.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:25 PM
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:31 PM
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18. If the Rs refuse to invite Obama to address the Joint Session
Or, if DeMint gums up the works as he has threatened----Obama wins. He will give the speech elsewhere on the 7th and make the Rs look petty and impotent. Message: Teapublicans have no interest in programs to put Americans back to work. Brilliant and subtle. All subtext.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:29 PM
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15. WTH happened. Why doesn't he give the speech whenever he wants? nt
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:34 PM
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22. If he wants to give it to a joint session of Congress,
he has to be invited. He can't just show up and start talking. Likewise, the leaders of Congress have to ask to be invited to the WH. They can't just show up unannounced.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:38 PM
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23. oh, i thought he was going to give a speech on the TV and interrupt some regularly scheduled
program. Does he have to do it in front of congress?
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:44 PM
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25. That's what he wants to do,
but he requested the meeting be scheduled the same date and time as the Repub. debate. Boehner suggested the next night, Obama agreed. Going to be interesting, as now his speech to Congress is going to conflict with the NFL game.
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:09 PM
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34. oh. well that doesn't seem like a big deal to me. He should give a speech the day prior
to what he originally wanted.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:32 PM
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20. How to teach Obama a lesson, from his base.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:43 PM
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24. He already moved his speech.
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Wed Aug-31-11 08:47 PM
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:03 PM
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32. since he has now caved, I voted for "he will cave".
And look, I have been retroactively been proven right! I also predict lottery ticket winners!
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