Posted on 02/25/2010 3:50:07 PM PST by Steelfish
Obama Threatens to Advance Health Care Reform Without GOP Support
WASHINGTON - President Obama ended Thursday's daylong White House summit with a bang, threatening to pass health care reform without Republican support if a bipartisan agreement remained out of reach.
President Barack Obama gestures at the Blair House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, as he renewed his efforts for health care reform while meeting with Republican and Democratic Congressional leaders. (AP)
WASHINGTON - President Obama ended Thursday's daylong White House summit with a bang, threatening to push for passage of health care reform without Republican support if a bipartisan agreement remained out of reach.
"If we're unable to resolve differences over health care, we will need to move ahead on decisions," he said, alluding to using reconciliation, a controversial maneuver that prevents a GOP filibuster by requiring only 51 votes to pass legislation.
Obama added that if voters are unhappy with results, then "that's what elections are for."
Obama thanked the three dozen lawmakers who participated in the summit, though the meeting didn't appear to bridge the differences between the two parties.
Republicans remained adamant that their incremental approach reflected the will of the people and wouldn't break the bank while Democrats insisted that sweeping health care reform was the only way to fix the system.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader John Boehner, Sen. John McCain, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl arrive at the Blair House, across the street from the White House in Washington, Thursday,
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Keep your laws off my body, you Incompetent Buffoon.
Is he gonna hold his breath and stomp his feet?
He was elected to be a Dictator for Socialism.
“He was elected to be a Dictator for Socialism.”
And he is the first politician in decades attempting to keep the promises he was making before the election! LOL
Well, then. I suppose, if he does go forward without playing by the rules, we’ll just have to go forward, as well, and not play by the rules.
Must be planing an executive order cos there is no way he can get it through congress even with reconciliation.
Obama is a crook who is pushing socialism. He hates those who disagree with him.
He is as much as admiting that he knows the voters are not in favor of these bills.
He thinks that once it is done it can’t be undone and that somehow they will retain power.
Arrogant SOB. Of SOM.
Let the Kenyan Marxist try.
“Obama added that if voters are unhappy with results, then “that’s what elections are for.”
That is a great ad in the making.
Gee, Barry, what if you don’t have the Democrat votes, either, putz?
It doesn't feel that way. They threatened martial law for TARP and supposedly the good guys were in.
What are they planning now?
Whoa, didn’t see that coming..................
Obama and his Party want to steal to give healthcare to the people who they think will vote for them. If you earn your own healthcare they want to screw you.
And that line from BO ain’t gonna give comfort to any Blue Dog or vulnerable House RAT.
A GIVEN! :duh:
Obama states “We’ll see if we changed any minds” proving that h was not there to listen to Republicans, but to sell his Obamacare.
Call me non-compliant. Cut off support for the federal monster!!
GO AHEAD: MAKE MY DAY!
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