Obama: Pelosi an “Outstanding Partner”

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Source: New York Times

Obama: Pelosi an “Outstanding Partner”
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

SEOUL – President Obama on Friday gave his tacit endorsement to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s bid to stay on as Democratic leader after January, calling her “an outstanding partner for me.’’

Mr. Obama was asked during a news conference here whether he believes the Democratic Party needs new leadership in the wake of the Election Day trouncing that cost Democrats control of the House. At first, he did not reply directly, though he ultimately did seem to give Ms. Pelosi his blessing.

The House speaker has said she will run for minority leader, even though she does not have the support of some moderates in her own party.

“I think that what we will naturally see is a whole bunch of talented people rise to the top as they promote good ideas that attract the American people when it comes to jobs and investment and how to grow the economy and how to deal with our challenges,’’ the president said. “I think Speaker Pelosi has been an outstanding partner for me. I think Harry Reid has been a terrific partner in moving some very difficult legislation forward. And I’m looking forward to working with the entire leadership team to continue to make progress on the issues that are important to the American people.’’

Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/12/obama-pelosi-an-outstanding-partner/?ref=politics

[truth2power]

1. How Freudian of him! ....

"...an outstanding partner for me."

Why yes, Mr. President. Yes, she is.

[Fearless]

2. Can they continue the hand-wringing AFTER the country isn't falling apart anymore?