The Teflon coating that bore him through the election has begun to fade as Obama continues attempting to force the "stimulus" package through Congress despite advice from economic advisers, the urging of hundreds of economics professor's throughout the country, and the will of the country he promised he would hear. While 55% of the American populace, a cool 3% more than his share of the popular vote, believe the stimulus should be mostly, if not completely, comprised of tax cuts, and only 22% believe increased government spending will end the economic downturn, Obama has remained unyielding. The man who claimed he would "clean up Washington" defended billions in earmarks included in the House bill and mocked the suggestion that stimulus means anything other than reckless spending. In meetings with Republicans, instead of addressing their concerns, he reminds them "I'm the President," a trait that apparently makes him omniscient. While he claims to seek bipartisanship and cooperation he has failed to offer much, if any compromise on his side. In fact, Obama has done quite the opposite telling Democrats they neither apologize or compromise any further except on small items. His op-ed in the Washington Post held the same arrogant tone, making unsubstantiated claims about legislation that has not even reached a final revision. If that were not enough, he accuses anyone not supporting the bill of engaging in "the same old partisan gridlock that stands in the way of action." Apparently Obama knows better than over 300 economists from across the nation who have signed a statement denouncing the plan.
"Bipartisanship" Lacking in Stimulus Bill
"Bipartisanship" Lacking in Stimulus Bill
"Bipartisanship" Lacking in Stimulus Bill
The Teflon coating that bore him through the election has begun to fade as Obama continues attempting to force the "stimulus" package through Congress despite advice from economic advisers, the urging of hundreds of economics professor's throughout the country, and the will of the country he promised he would hear. While 55% of the American populace, a cool 3% more than his share of the popular vote, believe the stimulus should be mostly, if not completely, comprised of tax cuts, and only 22% believe increased government spending will end the economic downturn, Obama has remained unyielding. The man who claimed he would "clean up Washington" defended billions in earmarks included in the House bill and mocked the suggestion that stimulus means anything other than reckless spending. In meetings with Republicans, instead of addressing their concerns, he reminds them "I'm the President," a trait that apparently makes him omniscient. While he claims to seek bipartisanship and cooperation he has failed to offer much, if any compromise on his side. In fact, Obama has done quite the opposite telling Democrats they neither apologize or compromise any further except on small items. His op-ed in the Washington Post held the same arrogant tone, making unsubstantiated claims about legislation that has not even reached a final revision. If that were not enough, he accuses anyone not supporting the bill of engaging in "the same old partisan gridlock that stands in the way of action." Apparently Obama knows better than over 300 economists from across the nation who have signed a statement denouncing the plan.