Mitch McConnell is being really clever. He's got a new weapon in his arsenal of obstruction: Barack Obama. McConnell thinks he can use Obama's words to his advantage. But, to what end? Does anyone think McConnell is ever going to vote for a stimulus package? This is just a game for him:
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) invoked the words of President Obama on Monday to pressure Democratic leaders into accepting an alterative version of the economic stimulus package.I want to see McConnell heed the words of Obama on issues like the environment, Iraq and the Employee Free Choice Act, too.
The Republican leader sought to use the president’s words as a way to win over uncommitted Republicans and Democrats who are not yet sold on the nearly $890 billion plan being debated this week in the chamber.
Quoting Obama, McConnell said at a news conference that Congress should “trim” out the items in the package “that are not relevant to putting people back to work.” He then cited Obama’s praise for GOP ideas: “They have some good ideas and I want to make sure those ideas are incorporated.”
