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Obama to face hungry press corps (Obama to face softballs) [LIVE THREAD]
The Hill ^ | September 10, 2010 | Sam Youngman and Ian Swanson

Posted on 09/10/2010 6:08:42 AM PDT by maggief

With his presidency at a crossroads, President Obama will face the media Friday at his first press conference since the spring.

As an increasing number of political analysts predict that Republicans will win the House this fall, Obama on Friday will defend his economic policies and hope to fend off questions about his weakened political standing.

The key for Obama will be to stay on message -- vote Democrat or return to the policies of the George W. Bush administration -- as reporters try to get the president to make news.

Obama addressed some of the most burning questions by sitting down for a TV interview while traveling to Cleveland on Wednesday.

In an interview with George Stephanopolous for ABC's "Good Morning America" that aired Thursday, Obama was asked repeatedly about Republican criticisms of his economic policies and the coming debate over whether to extend Bush's tax cuts.

Obama refused to threaten a veto over the increasing likelihood that Congress will extend all of the tax cuts for a year or two, which would hand the GOP a victory.

The president also voiced confidence that his party will win the mid-term elections this fall, despite polls suggesting Republicans have a good chance of winning the House, and an outside chance of winning the Senate.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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To: John W

Chuck chuck he’s our man...if he can’t do it no one can!


281 posted on 09/10/2010 8:38:54 AM PDT by sissyjane (Did you plug the hole yet Daddy????)
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To: nascarnation
No kidding. I've heard tougher question at the Miss America pageant.

Chuck, you've earned 'em ...


282 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:04 AM PDT by maggief
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To: onyx

Chuck You Todd,” what have done to change Washington”?

Is there a bigger softball?


283 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:10 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (0bama, I'll stop calling you a dog when you stop treating us like a fire hydrant (Palin/Cheney 2012)
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To: kabar

He has the majority in both houses.

His first words were.............I WON


284 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:13 AM PDT by Carley (For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.)
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To: All

WSB radio was streaming this crap and thankfully has gone back to Boortz. I had just about reached my limit on torture today.


285 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:18 AM PDT by Marathoner (865 days until Obama leaves office. Can the republic survive?)
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To: maggief

Spirit of cooperation...I won.


286 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:29 AM PDT by ILS21R ("Every night before I go to sleep, I think who would throw stones at me?", she said)
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To: penelopesire

but Baraq is totally rambling, he swung and missed on the home run pitch, LOL


287 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:29 AM PDT by nascarnation
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To: nascarnation

DON’T STARE INTO THE SPOT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!


288 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:37 AM PDT by John W (Chuck Todd Is An Ass)
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To: maggief
"Can you translate 0’s answer?

"Words --- just words".

(Wasn't that one of his theme comments when he was running for pres?)

And that is all that it is coming out of his mouth now. At the moment he is just rambling. Words -- just words.

289 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:44 AM PDT by Exit148
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To: onyx

How long with this LECTURE last?


290 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:44 AM PDT by azishot (I can see November from my house!)
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To: maggief

TRI AN GU LA TION


291 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:47 AM PDT by struggle ((The struggle continues))
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To: penelopesire

CHUCK TOAD IS THE WORST OF ALL.

I hope he buys knee pads buy the carton.


292 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:53 AM PDT by onyx (If you support Sarah and want on her Ping List, let me know!)
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To: kabar

Odd question, but it’s got Barry0 stammering.

And talking all around it, definitely not answering.


293 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:53 AM PDT by Jedidah
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To: Clint N. Suhks
PRESIDENT OBAMA BLAMES MINORITIES!

Exerting their rights should be abandoned for his policies.


294 posted on 09/10/2010 8:39:56 AM PDT by paulycy (Demand Constitutionality: Islamo-Marxism is Evil.)
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To: maggief

upChuck Todd is da man....


295 posted on 09/10/2010 8:40:11 AM PDT by FreedomGuru (Marge Gunderson 2012......You betcha...)
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To: maggief

Oh that is the material Michelle wardrobe designer just ordered for her new evening dress.

Dual purpose.

I here they are going to have a campaign dinner at the WH and the table clothes will be in matching decor of her evening wear.


296 posted on 09/10/2010 8:40:30 AM PDT by Global2010
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To: roses of sharon
Thanks for the info, is this on all networks?

All except FOX. It is on all the cable news nets.

F. Chuck Todd is up..."How do you change Washington?" (Brain dead question.)

Obama say: Special interests, health insurance, credit card companies, clean air, tax cuts for those that need it, etc. Then he stammers on to blame Republicans for the bad blood in Washington. He's claiming to being a great leader for taking on the so-called "tough" issues. I cannot understand most of this babbling answer.

297 posted on 09/10/2010 8:40:31 AM PDT by MaestroLC ("Let him who wants peace prepare for war."--Vegetius, A.D. Fourth Century)
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To: maggief

He’s off script and his advisors and cringing in the back room.


298 posted on 09/10/2010 8:40:37 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: penelopesire

That was pitiful.


299 posted on 09/10/2010 8:40:48 AM PDT by maggief
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To: FreedomGuru

WaPo

why are these mean Americans being suspicious of Muslims?


300 posted on 09/10/2010 8:41:02 AM PDT by nascarnation
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