On 11/3/2010 10:37 AM, Doug Henwood wrote:
> POLITICO Breaking News:
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> President Barack Obama told a news conference that Tuesday's elections confirmed what he heard during the fall's campaign – that "people are frustrated" - and he called for "an honest and civil debate" with Republicans to solve the nation’s economic problems.
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Just in terms of political strategy, I don't get Obama's position here. The Repubs have publicly stated that their primary political goal is making Obama a one-term president. When O responds like this, it just makes him look naive and weak. Why does he do this?
Miles