Why shouldn’t Obama borrow the power? The republicans will do nothing in response! I have no reason to believe they will take any action. They need to cut the federal budget and if the democrats want to shut the federal government down - so be it. As bad as that could be what he will do to the country if not stopped now will be far worse.
Instead of someone from the “press” asking Durbin about the preposterous statement (I know, I am dreaming) how about someone asking Boehner about this statement? Put him on record, if he dares to question his masters. Then hold him to it, if he actually dares to challenge Der Fuhrer.