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applegrove

(118,022 posts)
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 01:03 AM Jan 2015

Obama energizes House Dems: 'We've got a lot more work to do'

Obama energizes House Dems: 'We've got a lot more work to do'

By Mike Lillis at the Hill

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/231237-obama-tells-dems-weve-got-a-lot-more-work-to-do

"SNIP................

Addressing the Democrats gathered in Philadelphia for their annual issues retreat, the president warned that recent economic gains haven't reached everyone, and called on the lawmakers to keep battling for the party's priorities until they do.

.................

"It’s not that the Democrats don’t have a message. It’s that we had too many," Pelosi said, explaining why the Democratic message got muddled last year.

The Democrats have every reason to stick with the same policy script, as public opinion polls consistently show that voters favor the central provisions of their economic agenda, including a minimum wage hike, immigration reform, an extension of emergency unemployment benefits and more generous childcare benefits.

But that popular support hasn't translated into election gains in recent cycles, leaving the Democrats scrambling for a messaging strategy that compels voters to the polls.

Obama, for one, thinks he has the prescription.

"We need to stand up and go on offense and not be defensive about what we believe in," he told the Democrats Thursday night, to a raucous standing ovation.




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Obama energizes House Dems: 'We've got a lot more work to do' (Original Post) applegrove Jan 2015 OP
he's gotta getem fired up for fast track nt msongs Jan 2015 #1
Well, that's just weird gratuitous Jan 2015 #2
Anyone know the greatest number of Senators in the (R) caucus during the Bush years? merrily Jan 2015 #4
It was an "annual issues retreat" Ykcutnek Jan 2015 #5
He was speaking with members of his own party, for Christ's sake! Major Hogwash Jan 2015 #7
Thanks for 'splaining, Major! Pic~Dems Happy to see President Obama.. Cha Jan 2015 #14
Congress merrily Jan 2015 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #6
You‘re embarrased for “them“ meaning applegrove Jan 2015 #8
Aloha apple.. the President to Dems re midterms.. Cha Jan 2015 #16
I meant why is 1000 calling obama speaking to democrats "them". Is he/she not a part applegrove Jan 2015 #21
I know.. I Cha Jan 2015 #23
Uh huh R B Garr Jan 2015 #9
" them" ?.....I think the forum you are looking for is ---------> that way nt pkdu Jan 2015 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #11
good luck in the ideological wilderness , with a Repug Prez and and two additional male pkdu Jan 2015 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #13
Your use of the word "them" is what metaphorically got you shown the door....not your views pkdu Jan 2015 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #20
Aloha pkdu.. Excellent burn from the President to Dems re midterms.. Cha Jan 2015 #15
Aloha Cha...excellent burn indeed,too many were silent or worse) on last 6 years achievements nt pkdu Jan 2015 #19
In other words - I am going to spin the TPP as helpful to the 99%, and you all had better djean111 Jan 2015 #17
LOL @ your last paragraph. WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2015 #24
"a minimum wage hike, immigration reform, an extension of emergency unemployment benefits and more pampango Jan 2015 #22

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. Well, that's just weird
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 01:20 AM
Jan 2015

I've been assured over and over again during the last six years that this is Green Lanternism of the first water, the President can't just impose his will on Congress and have things happen. Now that he doesn't have a majority in either chamber, I guess there's a built-in excuse when it doesn't work. The moral will be clear: Never try.

Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
7. He was speaking with members of his own party, for Christ's sake!
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 02:04 AM
Jan 2015

How in the hell could President Obama EVER impose his will on members of the Republican party of the last 6 years?

Cha

(295,926 posts)
14. Thanks for 'splaining, Major! Pic~Dems Happy to see President Obama..
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 03:10 AM
Jan 2015

The Dem Retreat in PA..


President Obama is greeted by Gov Tom Wolf and Mayor Michael Nutter upon his arrival at Philadelphia International Airport

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/29/chat-away-502/

merrily

(45,251 posts)
3. Congress
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 01:50 AM
Jan 2015
114th Congress, January 5, 2015

House of Representatives

Democratic voting members 188

Republican voting members 246





Senate

Democratic voting members 44

Republican voting members 54

Independents 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/114th_United_States_Congress



111th Congress January 26, 2009


House of Representatives

Democratic voting members 255

Republican voting members 178




Senate

Democratic voting members 56

Republican voting members 41

Independents (caucusing with D) 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/111th_United_States_Congress


Response to applegrove (Original post)

Cha

(295,926 posts)
16. Aloha apple.. the President to Dems re midterms..
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 06:19 AM
Jan 2015
TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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Excellent burn from PBO to Dems re midterms: "When we're shy about what we care about & when we're defensive about what we believe in....."
2:54 PM - 29 Jan 2015 45 Retweets 21 favorites

The Dem Retreat in PA.. Happy to see President Obama..


President Obama is greeted by Gov Tom Wolf and Mayor Michael Nutter upon his arrival at Philadelphia International Airport

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/29/chat-away-502/

applegrove

(118,022 posts)
21. I meant why is 1000 calling obama speaking to democrats "them". Is he/she not a part
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 05:37 PM
Jan 2015

of democrats?

Hello Cha

Cha

(295,926 posts)
23. I know.. I
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 08:49 PM
Jan 2015

can't answer to the 24/7 bashers of the President..

Just thought I'd insert some positive info.. because there is!

Response to pkdu (Reply #10)

pkdu

(3,977 posts)
12. good luck in the ideological wilderness , with a Repug Prez and and two additional male
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 02:35 AM
Jan 2015

Right wingers on the Supreme Court.

I can hear it now..." If only Warren had run , we'd have won the House , the Senate and the Presidency ..."

Fuck that sentiment , and the damage it will do to this country.

Response to pkdu (Reply #12)

Response to pkdu (Reply #18)

Cha

(295,926 posts)
15. Aloha pkdu.. Excellent burn from the President to Dems re midterms..
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 06:15 AM
Jan 2015
TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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Excellent burn from PBO to Dems re midterms: "When we're shy about what we care about & when we're defensive about what we believe in....."
2:54 PM - 29 Jan 2015 45 Retweets 21 favorites

pkdu

(3,977 posts)
19. Aloha Cha...excellent burn indeed,too many were silent or worse) on last 6 years achievements nt
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 02:18 PM
Jan 2015
 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
17. In other words - I am going to spin the TPP as helpful to the 99%, and you all had better
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 09:12 AM
Jan 2015

fall in line. Because I have promised the TPP.

Honestly, I am starting to truly believe that ALL of us are just a faint little noise from Whoville, and none of this is worth the stress.

pampango

(24,692 posts)
22. "a minimum wage hike, immigration reform, an extension of emergency unemployment benefits and more
Fri Jan 30, 2015, 05:46 PM
Jan 2015

childcare benefits. "

Great issues to stand up for. If republicans want to see ignore them or vote them down, make them pay a price.

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