Sunday, July 24, 2011

White House Confirms It Will Likely Sign Any Debt Deal Congress Passes

I doubt it is a waving of the white flag. Nothing can pass the Senate without the Democrats approving of it, and they are not going to pass something that Obama does not want passed. If they did, just as a practical perception matter, Obama could not veto a bipartisan deal triggering the 'default-cataclysm' he has been hyping over there not being enough tax hikes. It may be an 'accidental moment of honesty', but it is also perfectly logical.

http://blog.heritage.org/2011/07/24/white-house-confirms-it-will-likely-sign-any-debt-deal-congress-sends

"In an accidental moment of honesty, White House Deputy Press Secretary Dan Pfeiffer today admitted on Twitter that President Obama will likely sign any debt deal Congress sends his way. This revelation came in an exchange with Stephen Gutowski, the blogger known as The College Politico. Gutowski asked Pfeiffer: “Do you see a scenario where the house & senate pass a deal but the President doesn’t sign it?” and Pfeiffer responded: “No, bc only something that has R and D support can pass both bodies”.

Up until today, the White House has attempted to portray President Obama as the mediator of a grand bargain, but his role has increasingly diminished as Congressional leaders have lost faith and trust in the negotiations taking place in the West Wing. It is now clear that President Obama is on the sidelines, without a plan or position, hoping Congress can solve the impasse without him.
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1 comment:

  1. So, while it is not a complete capitulation, he is in fact bluffing, diminished, and a lame duck.

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