pknopp
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- Jul 22, 2019
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/——/ Obozo said flat out he didn’t want help from the Republicans.
Thats a rediculous lie.
Obama tried extensively for a Grand Bargain with Bohner, but Republican leadership couldn't herd their rank and file to ANY compromise.
Showdown scars: How the $4 trillion ‘grand bargain’ collapsed
Both are true. Obama told Republicans to pound sand when they had large majorities and then complained about Republicans blocking him (which they did) when he did not.
Both are not true - whatever comments each made, Obama did seek to work out a deal for the sake of dealing with long term deficits. Same can't be said about Trump, who pretty much doesn't give a shit about anything past his time in office.
Obama tried when he had no choice. When he had majorities he told the Republicans that they could come along or not. When you excuse bad behavior it only gets worse.
What the f is the difference?
Doesn't change the fact that he did need Republicans and he did try to work out a deal.
When you arrogantly piss off someone they no longer want to work with you.