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In reply to the discussion: Obama to begin new series of economic addresses [View all]Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)15. He can do that second
the ACA is on EVERYONE's mind right now, and it's his signature thing. I personally think it was half-assed and too corporate, but right now it's what we have and he should put all of his effort into making it work.
As for the trade agreements, he's a Reagan/Clinton devotee on economics. he actually believes in NAFTA and TPP. So that won't happen.
What he should do is focus on the issues where he's actually a Dem, and rally the party around those.
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Hopefully he can channel some of the passion in his "race speech" to the issues
Doctor_J
Jul 2013
#1
At this point in the game, he should just coast, as his speeches are enough to make people cry.
Safetykitten
Jul 2013
#2
That nonsense about 'missing' bush is gotten a little old and shopworn. No onel
matthews
Jul 2013
#11
"the reality of what the nation has become since he has been President should make him cry"
geek tragedy
Jul 2013
#13
No, not at all. Just disappointed and dismayed at the juvenile level of conversation
matthews
Jul 2013
#23
He should be on the attack about the filibuster and Boehner's House of Rep being bogged down!
dmosh42
Jul 2013
#6
Agreed, but unfortunately our Dem leaders are pretty passive on the important issues.
dmosh42
Jul 2013
#8
First think I'd like to see him do is CANCEL all these trade treaties and pacts.
matthews
Jul 2013
#14
And what issue would that be? He's already given a bye to the business mandate
matthews
Jul 2013
#22