Posted on 09/02/2009 3:09:39 PM PDT by Steelfish
Big Speech: Obama Wants Control Of Health Debate
By CHARLES BABINGTON WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama will deliver a major prime-time health care address to Congress next week, opening an urgent autumn push to gain control of the debate that has been slipping from his grasp under withering Republican-led attacks.
Scheduling of the speech next Wednesday night, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess, underscores the determination of the White House to confront critics of Obama's overhaul proposals and to buck up supporters who have been thrown on the defensive. Allies have been urging the president to be more specific about his plans and to take a greater role in the debate, and aides have signaled he will do that in the address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber.
The speech's timing also suggests that top Democrats have all but given up hope for a bipartisan breakthrough by Senate Finance Committee negotiators. The White House had given those six lawmakers until Sept. 15 to draft a plan, but next week's speech comes well ahead of that deadline.
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It’s not outrageous for Bambi to *want* control of the debate.
But who will break the truth to him that he has already lost control, and won’t be getting it back?
I hope this is the beginning of what turns out to be a supremely frustrating time for The One. Frankly, I hope the office drives him to the brink of insanity.
The pubbies should stand and turn their backs to the socialist pos.
Instead they will crane their butts to get a photo opp with the punk and will put their lips on his ass.
Obama and his running dog lackeys have yet to come up with a single reason why I should let them run the non-profit organization that provides my health care.
"PRESIDENT OBAMA DELIVERS NATIONAL ADDRESS TO AMERICA’S SCHOOCHILDREN"
Oh no you did'n!
I believe most have made up their mind on this issue, it would be interesting to see how many and who the “undecideds” are and for what reasons.
So what is the purpose of the speech? It is difficult to imagine that he can say much that would change anyone’s perspective, simply because he has been exposed as a liar and a fraud on this issue.
Digging the hole deeper? He would be better off to just table the issue for a few months.
schu
No, the Republicans need to band together and not show up. Everyone needs to get in contact w your Rep congressman and ask them to not show up for this propaganda.
>> i thought he brunked a while ago ...
He’s a little rattled, but not nearly as nutzo as I would like to see him.
Do the Republicans get equal time?
OHMIGOSH, they DID!!!!
“SCHOOCHILDREN”!!!!!
This is series! AND hugh!!
I just hope he fails to implement his vision. I could not care less about the man, as a person. I hope he lives a long, healthy, non-influential life, and raises a happy non-influential family.
The big problem for Bammie is, all Americans and half of those who voted for him are tired of listening to his arrogant ass. He can have all of the primetime news conferences he wants. If nobody is watching, that crap doesn’t do much good.
Socialists are all about control. It’s what makes them so crazy and unlikeable.
If Fox News decides to run the speech, I want Glen Beck to provide running commentary and after-speech analysis.
Gee, I haven't heard a word from the Republicans.
Unfortunately, both FNC and FBN are carrying his damn speech.
The talking heads continue to talk about how Obama needs and will get something, even if it’s not what he wanted.
This needs to be a complete failure, anything else will keep him alive.
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