In his East Room address in July concerning the debt ceiling negotiations, Mr. Obama blamed “a significant number of Republicans in Congress (who) are insisting on a cuts-only approach.” As we now know, this was not the reason the negotiations failed. While some Republicans may have wanted such an agreement, their leadership was prepared to agree to some $800 billion in higher taxes. In any event, it wasn’t the cuts-only crowd that balked; it was the president. Railing at the GOP wasn’t a smart move; petulance does not become the Commander in Chief. In the end, both Mr. Obama and Congress suffered a decline in approval ratings.
As Americans learn the truth of this failed effort, they may start to question other aspects of the White House narrative. They may wonder whether the president blocked the Keystone XL pipeline out of safety concerns or to appease environmentalists whose support he needs, or whether Obamacare will in fact slow the rise in healthcare costs. They may even begin to question whether millionaires and billionaires actually pay less in taxes than their secretaries. Losing credibility is a terrible thing; on the other hand, Mr. Obama’s loss may be the country’s gain.
Let’s hope.
“Obama loses credibility” is an evergreen headline. Or should be.
“Obama loses credibility” is an evergreen headline. Or should be.
How can Obama lose something he’s never had, at least with anyone with a functioning brain? “Obama credibility” is an oxymoron on the magnitude of “political science”, “government worker” and “civil war.”
OT: I saw this article in (yeah, yeah) the New York Times (h/t Via Meadia): http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/19/world/europe/in-greece-business-rules-can-puzzle-entrepreneurs.html?pagewanted=1&_r=3
“Puzzle” is an understatement. Is this our future?
Let’s also keep in mind that Obama still has the same voter support he’s had for the past two years. I think it will take a lot more for the bitter clingers to abandon Obama.
Does anybody really believe the BS provided by polls saying Mitt has the best chance against BHO? I bet they can’t even keep a straight face as they type it.
Agreed, Karl. I don’t see Romney as a winner, simply because I see little difference between him and Obama. My preferred candidate is still running, but has no realistic chance at the nomination. At this point, my wife and I will almost certainly vote Libertarian. I’m tired of RINOs such as McVain, “Viagra Bob” Dole, and the Bushies. I think that the next four plus years are going to be very interesting…
Romney is the guy they want to run against, just like McCain before him. The most important thing now is denying him 1144. Note the media bull about Newt needs to drop out to help Santorum. Note it includes Fox. Every bit helps to get us to the convention, including RP’s 48 or so.
What ever happened to that idea of creating a true conservative news network? I don’t want ‘fair and balanced.’ I want the truth.
Any discussion of where the votes would go if somebody drops out is pure red herring. Even if they take a single vote from Romney it’s one less toward 1144.