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Obama to GOP: "I won"
Politico ^ | 1/23/2009 | Jonathan Martin and Carol E. Lee

Posted on 01/23/2009 11:29:12 AM PST by mak5

President Obama listened to Republican gripes about his stimulus package during a meeting with congressional leaders Friday morning - but he also left no doubt about who's in charge of these negotiations. "I won," Obama noted matter-of-factly, according to sources familiar with the conversation.

The exchange arose as top House and Senate Republicans expressed concern to the president about the amount of spending in the package. They also raised red flags about a refundable tax credit that returns money to those who don’t pay income taxes, the sources said.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: obama; republicans; stimulus
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To: mak5

INTREP


61 posted on 01/23/2009 12:04:04 PM PST by LiteKeeper (Beware the secularization of America; the Islamization of Eurabia)
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To: mak5
Freeper to Obama: "You're one all right!"

Actually, this is one of the few times I've agreed with the loudmouthed Marxist.

62 posted on 01/23/2009 12:04:04 PM PST by Zakeet (There ought to be one day -- just one -- when there is open season on senators)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

did you not hear....nancy changed the rules in the house so that cannot happen anymore....the only choice left is for the pubs to just not show up, no quorum, no vote...


63 posted on 01/23/2009 12:11:04 PM PST by joe fonebone (The libtard votes in every election, regardless of the candidate.)
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To: PhiKapMom

Bump


64 posted on 01/23/2009 12:11:45 PM PST by BARLF
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To: mak5
according to sources familiar with the conversation.

Oh yes him.

65 posted on 01/23/2009 12:12:19 PM PST by MilspecRob (Most people don't act stupid, they really are.)
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To: griswold3

Tell that to Snowe, Collins, McCain, Graham, Specter and Luger. And those are only the senators who I can think of off the top of my head.


66 posted on 01/23/2009 12:14:26 PM PST by stop_fascism
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To: muawiyah
Next Republican President has got to take precipitate action to round up traitors and enemy agents.

I agree with that completely! I just don't agree with the part of a Republican saying "I Won" end of story. I want a Republican President that doesn't cave to the Dems but at least listens and then takes them out. I worded it badly. I don't like arrogance but I also don't like a Republican President that caves to the Dems like not getting rid of all US Attorneys which is their right.

67 posted on 01/23/2009 12:17:02 PM PST by PhiKapMom ( BOOMER SOONER! Sam Bradford Heisman! LetsGetThisRight.com RED STATE Oklahoma Republican)
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To: stop_fascism

I know the RINOS will not help...but it is a fun thought.


68 posted on 01/23/2009 12:18:07 PM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.)
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To: mak5
To my republican "friends", here is my answer.
(not you, John)


69 posted on 01/23/2009 12:19:17 PM PST by Iron Munro (Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself)
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To: mak5
From the article:

"Reid said a Congressional Budget Office report that says the stimulus funds won’t be pumped into the economy until 2010 doesn’t provide an accurate picture.

(snip)

He also said Orszag guaranteed “that at least 75 percent of the bill would go directly into the economy within the first 18 months.”

Uh, it's 2009. Remind me again... How many months are there in a year?

dumbazz

70 posted on 01/23/2009 12:19:52 PM PST by Hatteras
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To: mgc1122

That’s also why The dems will keep winning until conservatives find a new home, anywhere except the GOP.
I know I won’t vote repulican again, even for my favorite, Sarah.


71 posted on 01/23/2009 12:21:22 PM PST by devistate one four (Impatiently waiting for the next tea party! Tet '68)
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To: lilylangtree

Dem’s motto has always been “My way or the highway”. But when they make a mess of things, they blame the Republicans for the mess they make (think Chris Dodd and his BFF Frank)


72 posted on 01/23/2009 12:22:11 PM PST by Semperfiwife (Common sense is in short supply in Washington)
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To: freespirited

This is why Reid & Pelosi alway make noises about seeking bi-partisan support (by which they mean at least 2 Republicans voted for their proposal). If the policy blows up down the road the Media will not say that it passed over Republican objection.

In truth, the Republicans played the same game.


73 posted on 01/23/2009 12:22:27 PM PST by Tallguy ("The sh- t's chess, it ain't checkers!" -- Alonzo (Denzel Washington) in "Training Day")
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To: MathDoc

“I won,” Obama noted matter-of-factly..”

Hey Obamachev, that game is over, a new one has begun ya arrogant bastage.

Republicans could cut this fiasco to ribbons with a a death of 1000 cuts by replaying the Clinton Health plan scare. Obamachev’s poll ratings will rapidly suffer if enough doubt is generated.

At a minimum, Republicans should withold any support and have no finger prints on this.


74 posted on 01/23/2009 12:24:42 PM PST by y6162
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To: muawiyah
Next Republican President has got to take precipitate action to round up traitors and enemy agents.

Hahahahahahahahaha....hohohohohoho...hahahahaha...stop it...you're killing me...

L

75 posted on 01/23/2009 12:25:29 PM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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To: Mac from Cleveland

Yep, GOP is D e a d!


76 posted on 01/23/2009 12:28:22 PM PST by devistate one four (Impatiently waiting for the next tea party! Tet '68)
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To: mak5
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel.

:)
77 posted on 01/23/2009 12:30:04 PM PST by SparkyBass
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To: mak5

I have to be completely honest.

I really thought Obama’s first 100 days were going to be filled with bipartisanship and moderate decisions.

I was so so wrong. He’s taken the reigns as the arrogant, stupid SOB we knew he was.

I smell the end of a love affair. Obummer’s true colors are becoming transparent much quicker than I thought they would, and me thinks his followers hopeful attitude will become nauseating shame very soon.


78 posted on 01/23/2009 12:31:08 PM PST by JenB987
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To: PhiKapMom

Remember when W won, with out help..then we find out that he’s allowing the Swimmer to write the Education Bill?


79 posted on 01/23/2009 12:31:24 PM PST by ken5050 (Don't blame me, I voted for Palin!!)
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To: mak5

How bipartisan of him. Did anyone believe that nonsense about reaching across the isle during the campaign?

This man is on a power trip and his idea’s could destroy the country.

He even EXPECTS the GOP to simply stand down criticism. I say we need to step up the criticism.


80 posted on 01/23/2009 12:34:32 PM PST by GeronL (DAY 4, YEAR 0 - Obama and the Groupie Corps "I can't hang with ya, if yo dogs keep axin ma' stuff')
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