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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama not taking vocal role in Wisconsin's recall clash [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,232 posts)16. You might have a point if this was 4 yrs. ago. He was new on the job, and feeling his way.
I think he has learned and internalized some very difficult lessons from that experience. I think he now has a much clearer grasp on the use of the "bully pulpit", and when and where to deploy it.
I agree with PLD, this recall should be about the people of WI, not Pres. Obama.
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Yeah, well everybody hates it when "Obama (fill in the blank)". And your "support"
Tarheel_Dem
May 2012
#20
Since when was it the job of POTUS to get involved in local political disputes?
Proud Liberal Dem
May 2012
#8
I don't agree that it was a good idea for him to get involved in that situation either
Proud Liberal Dem
May 2012
#11
You might have a point if this was 4 yrs. ago. He was new on the job, and feeling his way.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2012
#16
But his organization is working on getting out the vote (which is just as important)
WI_DEM
May 2012
#9
WI State Senator Jon Erpenbach says OFA has some 60 offices in Wisconsin helping.
AtomicKitten
May 2012
#13
I gotta ask. Are you in WI? Do you know he hasn't done a radio ad? Let's not....
Tarheel_Dem
May 2012
#19
What pisses me off so much about this is that the people of WI didn't have Obama's back in 2012!
Liberal_Stalwart71
May 2012
#28
Unions are pouring their money into local elections and whatnot. Why should Mr. President stand in?
lonestarnot
May 2012
#29