Obama Opposes The Republican Anti-Union Bill In Wisconsin

[DearAbby]

President Obama thrust himself and his political operation this week into Wisconsin's broiling budget battle, mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public-worker benefits while planning similar action in other state capitals.

Obama accused Scott Walker, the state's new Republican governor, of unleashing an "assault" on unions in pushing emergency legislation that would nullify collective-bargaining agreements that affect most public employees, including teachers.

The president's political machine worked in close coordination Thursday with state and national union officials to mobilize thousands of protesters to gather in Madison and to plan similar demonstrations in other state capitals.

Their efforts began to spread, as thousands of labor supporters turned out for a hearing in Columbus, Ohio, to protest a measure from Gov. John Kasich (R) that would cut collective-bargaining rights.

More: http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/obama-opposes-republican-anti-union-b


All Democrats would be wise to step in on the side of Ordinary Working Americans...Ride this wave.

[Taverner]

1. Oh but OBAMA = BUSH, OBAMA = BUSH

No difference between the parties.... No difference

Vote Nader <SQAWK!> Vote nader

[MineralMan]

2. You Go, Mr. President!

Thank you!

[jefferson_dem]

3. That OBAMA! Just like BOOOsh.

From now on, any time someone even suggests that, it's time to just point at them and laugh with derision.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. They are getting behind this train

it always happens.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

7. Are you suggesting that he inject himself into

every state and their controversies? Are you saying that he has to be out and front leading a mass uprising against every law or policy that some batshit insane Republican governor proposes despite being busy with his other presidential duties, including battling the teabaggers in Congress? I'm not saying that he should remain silent and let whatever happen- and it's great for him to speak out when he is able and willing to do so but the demands for him to have to step into any and all public controversies seem a bit much IMHO. I remember the same dust-up over Prop 8 in California back in 2008 and thought all of the outrage that got ginned up over his apparent inability and/or desire to inject himself into that debate was ridiculous. Don't forget that his community organizing outfit (OFA) IS supporting what is going on in Wisconsin.

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. I suggest you pick up a history book or two

and realize that our "leaders" get behind civil rights and labor when it gets this kind of unstoppable quality to it.

[DearAbby]

9. Yes they are

opportunities like this are rare, grab on Democrats....and ride this train!

[RedCloud]

5. Hopefully ha has finally seen the light and will stop waffling.

[upi402]

6. hope he will change

i feel like a battered wife already

[Lorien]

8. He's licked his finger and is holding it aloft. nt

[HereSince1628]

11. Democrats should step in and HELP MAKE THE WAVE

riding waves made by constituents sounds so exploitative.