Obama ditches the Tax Cut presser to go spend time with Michelle!

Here is a video of it:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/12/10/obama_ditches_tax_cut_presser_after_bill_clinton_takes_control.html

You have to kidding me? :wtf:

Who is the president again? :argh:

But he is also a man, and a wise one.

As Xultar brought up in another thread, no offense against Clinton in this case. But, by leaving, Obama looks like he's not in charge, like he's desperate. I think we more or less have blood in the water now, and the sharks will circle, mostly from the right, but also from the left.

Personally, after the mid-terms, I kept waiting for Obama's big epiphany. It never came. I'm starting to think it's almost too late. I don't understand the president's actions, not at all. He doesn't act like someone who wants to be reelected, and on many occasions, he doesn't act like a Democrat.

n/t

:eyes:

Um, or something like that.

Come on....throw another number at me. I'm ready for you!

This is a perfect example of what DU has become.

If you are as angry about this as your smilie indicates it is probably time to log off of DU and do something relaxing and fun.

He shouldn't have been there in the first place; it made him look weak, like he'd run to Clinton for back-up.

But given that he *was* there, he shouldn't have left. It made it look like he didn't think it was important compared to a party.

This place has gone bat-shit crazy.

:shrug:

He's serving up the exact same silly count-spin as you are. And links to the same video. Hmmm... Interesting.

Does not need a spin.

Right.

As I said, the video is pretty transparent.

If you want to complain, find something more substantive to complain about.

and have them defended. Hell, now there's hardly even plausible deniablility. It's like some want this place to be a mirror of drudge's site and other rwnj cesspools.

We left the conspiracy theories, excessive hyperbole, and willful misinterpretation for those other sites

but don't expect this to do any good. Don't you understand the simple concept "perception is reality". This was an incredibly weak move on Obama's part, and it WILL harm him, no matter how hard you wish that wasn't the case. I don't think that browbeating fellow Democrats will result in people magically coming around to your way of thinking. Your time might be better spent finding out why it is so many progressives are upset with Obama, rather than continuing in your suspicion that all DU'ers angry with Obama are secret Freepers.

I only find it curious that the exact same arguments are being parroted.

Frankly, I'm not interested in trying to convince those who have already made up their mind, with flawed reasoning and imaginary evidence, that Obama *sucks*. I only wish these critics would be more sincere about their real motivations. ... is all.

and the message is very strong. If you can not see it or do not want to accept it is because of the strong bias you hold.

The video says it all. and your sorry way of trying to excuse it has been noted.

It's not that I think President Clinton was perfect (think NAFTA), but things were pretty good during his presidency.

the economy was great. hubby's company was giving bonuses that were $40 - $50,000 a year. they stopped around 2002. they brought them back, but now he's lucky if he gets $5,000.

There was good with the bad, now, it's just bad....

If you are really as angry about this as your smilies indicate, it might be time to log off DU and get some fresh air.

And he does have his priorities (where his family is concerned) well defined!

I realize that this is "bash Obama season," almost more vicious from the Left than they have ever been from the Right. . .
And I'm not happy with his last decision either. . .

But. . .don't go too far! First, you are being just as mean and unreal as the Right. . .
Second, you are playing into the Republicans' hands!

Is that what we all want??? Could this be the way the Right reach their goals to "defeat Obama???"

Sorry, I don't want to give them any help!

Even the president should think twice before standing up his wife.

at multiple levels

And he does have his priorities (where his family is concerned) well defined!

I realize that this is "bash Obama season," almost more vicious from the Left than they have ever been from the Right. . .
And I'm not happy with his last decision either. . .

But. . .don't go too far! First, you are being just as mean and unreal as the Right. . .
Second, you are playing into the Republicans' hands!

Is that what we all want??? Could this be the way the Right reach their goals to "defeat Obama???"

Sorry, I don't want to give them any help!

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yeah all over blown.... :eyes:

Those are substantive issues,

S/He is trying to make melodrama out of something meaningless and trivial

Think and read before you eye-roll

And your suggestions that I should go out and get some fresh air has been noted. :rofl:

Clinton or the first lady? :yoiks:

Had W walked out of a press conference on something that is going to affect every single American he would have been eviscerated on DU as "not giving a shit". But whe Obama does it it's ok?

Thanks I'll keep my eye roll in place right where it belongs.

lipstick on the pig. Then ducks out, leaving the Big Dog large and in charge.

LOSER optics on SO MANY LEVELS.

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this is beyond stupid.

I'd left him there too! He is far better at handling journalist then I or I bet Obama. I want Bill Clinton back! Best dam years of my life!

Not if he backs this bill especially the pay roll tax holiday. I used to think I wanted him back but not after this.

and hit my head hard.

:shrug:

folks are outing themselves left and right, with no apparent concern for who notices.

up is down, in is out ... it's all so bizarre! :yoiks: :crazy:

To try and help him sell this tax cut deal.

Will this be a new trend? Should Bill Clinton be waiting by the podium so he is always available in case Obama needs him to fill in?

This makes President Obama look incredibly weak, the excuses are pathetic too.

I wonder if Clinton is going to give the State of the Union address next month?

Spare me the drama

And you can bet it's going to get plenty of airtime.

The President handed off his tax plan for Clinton to defend and left for a party. Yeah, it is a BF deal.

perhaps WJC can lend some sanity to this

I love Bill (and Hillary), but Obama is the president. Just seemed kinda weird that he'd hand over the presser to Bill and leave. Looked kinda weak on his part...

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I just watched the video. It is completely surreal to see Bill Clinton standing in front of the White House insignia, calling on reporters, having them call him Mr. President, and then hear them address policy questions to him like he's still in office. You can tell he loves every second of it, too, leaning over the podium like that.

The reporter asks something about loosening up credit markets, and what Clinton thinks can be done to help that along. It cuts off before Clinton can answer, but really--why are people asking Bill Clinton about what can be done? He's not the president! What can he do? What if he says something that Obama disagrees with? This is so weird.

Especially how...nonplussed the actual president seems to be about doing that. I can't ever recall a sitting president handing over the reins to a former one during a press conference. Ever.

standing there watching in awe as Bill took charge or what he did ... leaving Bill in charge like Bill was the prez. :crazy: