Obama's meeting with Democrats "very positive and productive meeting"

[kentuck]

From the Huffington Post:

"WASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats challenged President Barack Obama to more forcefully use his bully pulpit during their White House meeting Thursday, but Obama signaled he would not change course in upcoming battles with Republicans, people who attended the meeting told The Huffington Post.

The challenge -- on behalf of the many Democrats who have long complained that Obama is not making enough use of his White House megaphone -- was principally delivered by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), according to the attendees. Waxman, lawmakers said, called for stronger action across the board, rather than on a particular issue.

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"I think it was the Democratic caucus reminding him who we want him to be, and who we are, and that there are some things that cannot be negotiated," Serrano said, including Medicare in that category.

"It was a very positive and productive meeting," Welch said.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/02/barack-obama-democrats-henry-waxman_n_870619.html

[ejpoeta]

1. well really.... what are they going to say...... What a shitty meeting!

No one would listen to anyone else and we are no better off than we were before! of course they are going to say it was a productive meeting. lol.

[kentuck]

2. The President said there was a difference between he and a member of Congress

"He said, 'There's a difference between me and a member of Congress,'" another lawmaker said, paraphrasing the president as saying: "When I say something the markets react, all of society reacts, other countries react. I've got to be careful with what I say. I can't just say it for brinkmanship. I've got to say it in a way so that I get what I want said, but I don't upset markets and so on."

[ejpoeta]

3. well, you can't just come out and SAY things because the media will have a field day.

forget the markets. i don't know if it would affect the markets.

[madokie]

4. I'll take an Obama any day

I like it when he talks sense as he does most times.
You get 'm tiger this old okie will get your back.