Obama finally Agrees to Talk to Rep. Grayson

[RobertEarl]

Alan had set an informal hearing about NSA to hear what critics had to say.

Obama, being the great chess player, then asked to have them come to the White House instead of having a congressional hearing.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/07/greenwald-nsa-surveillance-hearing-cancelled-169526.html

So Grayson forced an invitation from Obama. Well, whatever it takes, eh? Seems Grayson may be as good or better chess player than Obama?

[Arctic Dave]

1. I see what you did there.

You know who's won't like this.

[Divernan]

32. Voldemort posts on DU?

I HAVE noticed many similarities, in a DSM-V sort of way. And you are right - those who must not be named definitely will take umbrage.

[90-percent]

2. Grayson

Has been up to many good works here in his second term. I like him and he's becoming very effective. Doing a good progressive job.

-jim

[sabrina 1]

3. Grayson is from the Progressive Wing of the party. It's not often that Progressives are invited to

the White House. I hope he lets it be known that whatever transpires there he will be sharing it with the public.

[Tx4obama]

5. There is NOTHING in the article about anyone being invited to 'the White House'

The text up in the OP is NOT what is in the article on the link

[RobertEarl]

9. Obama didn't invite Grayson?

Is Obama scairt of Grayson? Why wouldn't Obama invite Grayson?

[Zorra]

15. Because Grayson is a Democrat.

[RC]

18. +10

Ouch, that stung.

[vi5]

29. BINGO! (N/T)

[Life Long Dem]

23. We don't know what is going to be talked about

No mention about NSA being talked about.

[PragmaticLiberal]

33. That's not completely accurate Sabrina. The Black caucus meets with the President quite often.

And they are considered part of the Progressive Wing of the party.....

[Tx4obama]

4. What the article/text on the link in the OP really says...

Greenwald: NSA hearing canceled

This week's informal congressional hearing on the National Security Agency's surveillance program has been canceled, according to The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald, who was expected to testify via satellite.

Democratic congressman Alan Grayson and a bipartisan group of congressman were expected to hear from Greenwald and other critics of the NSA's surveillance practices on Wednesday, according to a Guardian report from last week. The meeting was not meant to be a formal committee hearing, but would take place on the Hill before a dozen members of Congress from both parties.

But Greenwald now tells POLITICO that the hearing has been canceled due to Obama's decision to meet with House Democrats.

"Obama developed a sudden and newfound interest in House Democrats and scheduled a meeting with them for that same time," he wrote in an email, adding that the committee was trying to re-schedule the meeting to take place before congress goes on recess.

Representatives from both the American Civil Liberties Union and the conservative Cato Institute were expected to testify, Grayson told The Guardian.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/07/greenwald-nsa-surveillance-hearing-cancelled-169526.html

[SidDithers]

6. "Greenwald now tells POLITICO" being the key phrase in that piece...nt

Sid

[stlsaxman]

31. i read that and thought exactly the same thing.

that right-wing rag taking quotes from Greenwald now, huh?

[kentuck]

7. Hmmm...who could have ever guessed?

Interesting.

[Whisp]

8. lol.

Grayson can barely force a sincere smile, let alone game Obama.

[kentuck]

10. Grayson is not trying to game anyone...

He is trying to get some information from Glenn Greenwald. I applaud him for that. When was the last time Obama met with any peons in Congress?

[BumRushDaShow]

20. "When was the last time Obama met with any peons in Congress?"

March 12 - 14, 2013?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/12/obama-meeting-with-senate-democrats-focuses-on-budget-drones-and-immigration

But it makes better "copy" to claim that he does nothing. Expect many here think that like a good little "urban inner city boy", he just spends all his time "shooting hoops" on the White House basketball court.

[kentuck]

22. The Senate are not peons.

and I can't get up.

[BumRushDaShow]

24. I knew that would be your answer.

Moving the goal posts!

[kentuck]

26. Isn't your back getting sore?

Rolling on the floor laughing all the time? Who are you trying to impress?

[BumRushDaShow]

30. I expect you are in traction doing the same?

[dembotoz]

11. well he met with candidate clinton-now he should meet with better candidate Grayson

[Paulie]

12. Grayson's hair is a bit short

but expect hippy punching from the people around the President.

[quinnox]

13. Grayson needs to give Obama an earful

Obama needs to hear from a progressive, its obvious he has been cocooned and not hearing any progressive voices.

[RobertEarl]

14. That's the truth

Obama has been sheltered. Grayson is just the man to bring Obama up to speed, and educate him on how to make progress. Teach Obama how to drive.

[quinnox]

16. no question Grayson could teach Obama a thing or two about progressive values

[Scuba]

19. +1

[tritsofme]

17. lol, I'm sure Grayson will get tons of face time with the president.

They can reschedule the pretend hearing/liveblog for next week.

[Logical]

25. Maybe Obama will learn something about being a real liberal. n-t

[B Calm]

21. I love Grayson. I don't agree with everything he says,

but almost. He would make a great president. . .

[Turborama]

27. *President Obama

[JoePhilly]

28. The drama being discussed here is right up there with the outrage over

whether President Obama put mustard on Hamburgers.