I wonder if they had anywhere to turn?
Harry Reid declined to help 'em out - simply said any date was fine with him.
That is surprising to me. could be the RATS are lining up on the stern of obozo's sinking ship - ready to jump.
I wouldn't be surprised. Congress is just coming back that afternoon, and, for a joint address, each chamber has to do a special resolution as well as their other opening stuff. Stupid of Obozo to pick that date but I don't think this administration has a lot of people who can see from A to B before they act.