Good statement. Puts the blame for the Sequester and the Sequester’s downstream effects squarely where is belongs, on the Congressional Republicans extreme stance on revenue.
Too much willingness to cut “entitlements” of course – but he is always striving to look like the reasonable guy.
Weird to see the insularity of this group — the lock them up in a room thing has been a cable TV staple and one wonders how you get to a point where your shot at asking the leader of the free world a question gets wasted on some cable TV bullshit.
CNN: “President Obama says “dumb, arbitrary” forced spending cuts that take effect today are unnecessary and inexcusable. “Let’s be clear. None of this is necessary. It’s happening because of a choice that Republicans in Congress have made,” he said.”
Good statement. Puts the blame for the Sequester and the Sequester’s downstream effects squarely where is belongs, on the Congressional Republicans extreme stance on revenue.
Too much willingness to cut “entitlements” of course – but he is always striving to look like the reasonable guy.
Weird to see the insularity of this group — the lock them up in a room thing has been a cable TV staple and one wonders how you get to a point where your shot at asking the leader of the free world a question gets wasted on some cable TV bullshit.
When Obama asked, “What more do you think I should do?”
*crickets*
CNN: “President Obama says “dumb, arbitrary” forced spending cuts that take effect today are unnecessary and inexcusable. “Let’s be clear. None of this is necessary. It’s happening because of a choice that Republicans in Congress have made,” he said.”
good stuff.