Oh, this should be good. In the so-called “meeting” on October 2, President Obama showed off his mad leadership skillz by digging in his stompy-footed heels and humiliating the GOP. And now Republican leaders are stepping back into the ring for another bout with Kid Compromise:
WH says Pres Obama will use meeting to "make clear the need for Congress to act to pay our bills, and reopen the government."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 14, 2013
Yeah, this is a president who wants to get things done. He’s ready to reach across the aisle and negotiate for the sake of our fiscal health:
WH says Pres Obama will reiterate his position: "we will not pay a ransom for Congress reopening the government and raising the debt limit."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 14, 2013
OK, well, maybe he’s not so interested in the negotiating part. But hey — at least this sham of a “meeting” won’t be a total loss:
WH says we get a photo op at the top of Pres Obama's meeting with Congressional Leaders at 3pm.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 14, 2013
Of course.
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Update:
The meeting has reportedly been postponed:
BREAKING: White House meeting with congressional leaders POSTPONED. @BresPolitico and I am reporting.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 14, 2013
Could be a good sign: WH postpones 3PM meeting with Congressional Leaders to give Senate Leaders Reid/McConnell more time for their talks.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 14, 2013
WH meeting with congressional leaders postponed. Progress in negotiations? Or stocking up on water/foodstuffs + heading to their bunkers?
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 14, 2013
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