Put down your drink and take a deep breath.
The campaigner in chief returned to California Wednesday for a pair of fundraising events for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Not only is Obama “constrained” by that pesky Constitution; He explained to donors how tough it is to push through his agenda when the Republican opposition … opposes him.
"I would love nothing better than an effective, loyal opposition that is willing to meet us halfway" – POTUS at DCCC event
— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) April 4, 2013
And man, does he miss the halcyon days of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
"It’d be a whole lot easier to govern if I had Nancy Pelosi as Speaker," the pres told contributors at $2.5-million DCCC fundraiser.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 4, 2013
See, Obama totally wants to govern, but it ain’t easy being POTUS without a “fearless leader” like Pelosi by his side.
Longer Obama:“I would be dishonest if I didn’t say it would be easier to govern with Pelosi as Speaker. Actually, I’m dishonest either way.”
— David Gaw (@davidgaw) April 4, 2013
Boo-Hoo 🙁 "@thehill: Obama: 'Whole lot easier' to govern with Pelosi as Speaker http://t.co/V0rf6GezjL by @amieparnes and @JTSTheHill"
— Michael Fisher ✝️???️ ⛳?️⚾? (@mrfisher81) April 4, 2013
Obama: what I want more than anything: Nancy Pelosi as Speaker. So much for working with the other side. http://t.co/sSWjKZJBq7
— Razor (@hale_razor) April 4, 2013
You know what else is awesome about Pelosi (in addition to her smooth moves on the dance floor)? According to Obama, “She never lets ideology cloud her judgment.” Really:
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“She is thoughtful, she’s visionary, she’s as tough as nails. She is practical. She never lets ideology cloud her judgment,” Obama said proudly.
https://twitter.com/MattWolking/status/319788507885350912
LOL! -> "She never lets ideology cloud her judgment" Obama: ‘I could get a lot more done if Nancy Pelosi is Speaker’ http://t.co/o34m8kPNPe
— Perry (@BAMAPERRY) April 4, 2013
POTUS on Pelosi: "she never lets
ideology cloud her judgment." I know some ex-Blue Dogs who would beg to differ— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) April 4, 2013
We know a lot of people who’d beg to differ. The two things they all have in common? Eyes and ears.
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