Addressing the U.S. Conference of Mayors Thursday, President Obama once again (to loud applause) threatened to use his phone and pen to bypass Congress. “Where Congress is debating things and hasn’t been able to pull the trigger on stuff, my administration’s going to move forward, and we’re going to … do it in partnership with all of you,” Obama said.
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Congress, schmongress. Also, WTF kind of dumbass president uses "stuff" to refer to legislation? http://t.co/m6XPmwmM2V
— BAH! Humbuggery… (@thehiredmind) January 24, 2014
Some 250 mayors from 45 states listen in East Room as VP Biden intros Pres Obama. (TV Pool photo by @wesbarrett) pic.twitter.com/bWvW2Dd3Fj
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 23, 2014
"I want to make sure I’ve got your back in everything that you do," POTUS tells mayors.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 23, 2014
WH gives press the heave-ho as Pres Obama takes questions from US mayors. Pity.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 23, 2014
Earlier in the day, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed the conference, speaking of a “progressive movement” sweeping the nation. As the Observer reported, de Blasio “predicted a movement led by the nation’s mayors to force Congress’ hand on a slew of progressive issues, including new infrastructure investments in cities across the country.”
As if DC needs to be forced RT @NewYorkObserver de Blasio says mayors will unite 2 force DC's hand on prog causes http://t.co/zORnscax5I …
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) January 24, 2014
De Blasio also held a private meeting with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who sat down with the president after the conference.
After the @usmayors conference, the Mayor stopped by the @WhiteHouse for a meeting with POTUS. pic.twitter.com/U8gQbn7c0T
— Archive: Mayor Rahm Emanuel (@MayorRahm) January 23, 2014
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