Here is the same story with a more accurate headline.
British PM to Propose 'Global New Deal' to Rescue World's Economy
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will propose a "global new deal" to rescue the world's economy when he makes his first visit to the U.S. since President Obama's inauguration, the Times of London reports.
I don't see anything saying 44 was ready to cut a deal.
Besides, Brown should be coming to talk to Congress. Obama isn't a King! (yet)
The First 100 Days: Franklin Roosevelt Pioneered the 100-Day Concept
Roosevelt immediately called Congress into special session and kept it there for three months. He found that the Democrats who were in control were eager to do his bidding, and even some Republicans were cooperative. Raymond Moley, a member of FDR's inner circle, said many legislators "had forgotten to be Republicans or Democrats" as they worked together to relieve the crisis.
The origins of "bipartisanship".
"It's like déjà vu all over again." Yogi Berra
A may have put the cart before the horse but I have no doubt Obama will put forth an offer up for a quid pro quo for spending your tax money as tribute to keep quit about his origins.