"President Obama is giving Republicans a 10-day window to set the agenda for a lame-duck session and the new legislative year by leaving the country right after the midterm elections.
The timing of the president's trip to Asia is worrying some Democrats, who believe it could cede further momentum to a resurgent Republican Party that might win a House majority on Nov. 2.
"Unless we're planning to hold the lame duck in India, it makes zero sense to take a 10-day overseas trip right after what could be a disastrous midterm election," said one Democratic strategist, speaking on background so as not to anger White House officials. "It will demoralize Democrats and needlessly cede message and momentum to Republicans."
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rah rah rah!
-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Wed, Oct 20, 2010, at 11:54 AM
This means there is only a snowball chance in he\\ that the Bush tax credits will be extended. Everyone better dig deep in their pockets this tax season.
-- Posted by Skeptic1 on Wed, Oct 20, 2010, at 12:06 PM
of course he does Spank- his favorite hobby is spending our money!
-- Posted by Skeptic1 on Wed, Oct 20, 2010, at 1:40 PM
rick, he is doing no more than all the other presidents have done. you should know that by now.
-- Posted by cadillacman on Wed, Oct 20, 2010, at 2:08
"I will not rest or leave my office until the economy is fixed"
-- Posted by We Regret To Inform U on Wed, Oct 20, 2010, at 3:47 PM
All presidents, since FDR flew in the "Sacred Cow" travelled extensively by air, and were able to continue working as if they were still in the White House. Even George Bush worked while travelling.
With today's communications capabilities, President Obama works while enroute, and while at any destination. Travelling goes with the office.
-- Posted by commonsensematters on Thu, Oct 21, 2010, at 5:42 AM
Interesting article and perhaps true. We should remember, however, that following that disastorous midterm in 94 Clinton was reelected in 96 and in his second midterm (1998) Dems. actually picked up seats. I'm sure Obama hopes for a similiar fortune.
-- Posted by say hey on Thu, Oct 21, 2010, at 6:45 AM
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"President Obama is giving Republicans a 10-day window to set the agenda for a lame-duck session and the new legislative year by leaving the country right after the midterm elections.
The timing of the president's trip to Asia is worrying some Democrats, who believe it could cede further momentum to a resurgent Republican Party that might win a House majority on Nov. 2.
"Unless we're planning to hold the lame duck in India, it makes zero sense to take a 10-day overseas trip right after what could be a disastrous midterm election," said one Democratic strategist, speaking on background so as not to anger White House officials. "It will demoralize Democrats and needlessly cede message and momentum to Republicans."
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