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Is President Obama's entire budget DOA (Original Post) ProSense Apr 2013 OP
I think Obama intended it to be rocktivity Apr 2013 #1
That way they can compromise - Obama can give Republicans most of what they want el_bryanto Apr 2013 #4
Eh, every Prez's budget down through the years has been DOA Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #2
The President's budget is at best a starting point. It is not meant to be ready-to-pass legislation 1-Old-Man Apr 2013 #3

rocktivity

(44,576 posts)
1. I think Obama intended it to be
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 10:55 AM
Apr 2013

He put in everything he knew the Rethugs wouldn't like because he knew it would force the Rethugs not to like it. The "Rope-A-Dope Kid" has floated like a butterfly and strung like a bee again!


rocktivity

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
4. That way they can compromise - Obama can give Republicans most of what they want
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 10:59 AM
Apr 2013

and give away most of those Liberal planks.

Bryant

1-Old-Man

(2,667 posts)
3. The President's budget is at best a starting point. It is not meant to be ready-to-pass legislation
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 10:59 AM
Apr 2013

After all, we have to leave a little bit for Congress to do.

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