Posted on 09/03/2009 3:11:33 AM PDT by kingattax
WASHINGTON -- When President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress next Wednesday to push for health care reform, the speech will come nearly 16 years after President Bill Clinton delivered his own address to Congress on the very same topic.
Clinton's push for health care reform ultimately failed, but in the short term, his speech in September 1993 succeeded: Afterward, polling showed the country somewhat open to Clinton's call for mandatory insurance coverage purchased and supplied through tightly regulated Health Maintenance Organizations.
Obama's speech, however, will occur after a summer of discontent driven by raucous town hall events, resulting in deepening public opposition to Obama's health care plans and newfound skepticism about his ability to lead.
The last thing this year's debate needs is another Obama speech, said Doug Schoen, who took over polling for Clinton after the GOP landslide of 1994 that propelled Republicans to leadership of the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years.
"I think he's out of touch with what he needs to do," Schoen said. "I don't think he needs another speech. I don't think it's a question of oration. I think it's a question of the bill, the agreement, showing presidential leadership in getting the Democrats and Republicans in Congress, and their leadership, to the White House to hammer out an agreement that works in the interest of the American people."
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Reality bites the Oborg...the last thing this year’s debate needs is another Teleprompter speech. Will BO take any questions?
I gave him the benefit of my doubt, and he squandered it.
His handlers are getting the message. His lies were not good enough. Time for the PATHOLOGICAL LIAR to up his game.
NOONE is gonna listen to his drivel anymore.
He makes Slick look like Honest Abe or “I can’t tell a lie Cherry Tree George”.
Typical, he does not know when to keep his mouth shut.
The public did not buy Obama’s lies the first 10 times he spewed them. What is the purpose of another speech. Zero has zero credibility.
Don't you remember? He has a "gift."
the speech will come nearly 16 years after President Bill Clinton delivered his own address to Congress on the very same topic. Clinton's push for health care reform ultimately failed, but in the short term, his speech in September 1993 succeeded: Afterward, polling showed the country somewhat open to Clinton's call for mandatory insurance coverage purchased and supplied through tightly regulated Health Maintenance Organizations. Obama's speech, however, will occur after a summer of discontent driven by raucous town hall events, resulting in deepening public opposition to Obama's health care plans and newfound skepticism about his ability to lead.There's no skepticism -- he has no ability to lead.
He will stand in front of TOTUS and parrot whatever has been written. He does that well. “Behind the scenes” is what should worry everybody. Obama, Reid and Pelosi are not going to change their “stripes”....they may hide them for a while, but not change them. Even if they change the “bill” to 4 pages, the “regulators” will be given the Power To Regulate, and that’s the scary part!
Deja Vu all over again.
Great pic. “Health Care That’s Always There (’till we kill you off prematurely.)”
I was looking for a photo of Bill Clinton holding that “credit card” they had made for health care. They tried to sell their idea with that “visual” of self empowerment.
Perhaps some photoshop able freeper can make cards for both, and put them side-by-side.
I couldn't find one either.
But I love your screen name.
watch the ratings......very ,ow.....and the GOP should stay away...
Exactly and that is BAD!
I heard last night that they are waiting on a cue from Pelosi on what 0bama should say. It is doomed.
Knowing how deceitful the Democrats and Socilaists are, I would not go that far at this point in time.
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