Obama Speaks

[Thrill]

“It comes as something of a surprise, because the truth, you know, Mr. Gregg approached us with interest and seemed enthusiastic," Obama said. “But ultimately, I think, we’re going to just keep on making efforts to build the kind of bipartisan consensus around important issues that I think the American people are looking for.”

http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1450777272/SJ-R-com-Exclusive-Obama-calls-commerce-secretary-withdrawal-a-surprise

[FrenchieCat]

1. "Mr. Gregg approached us with interest and seemed enthusiastic"

Till the Republicans made Gregg and offer he couldn't refuse.....

[GentryDixon]

4. There was some type of deal.

Or something we are not privy to yet.

[ErinBerin84]

2. very clear

that he and the White House are stressing that GREGG was the one who approached about the job. Let's get a Democrat in there now.

[MoJoWorkin]

3. Good. The meme is "he approached us"

Keep it out there.

[Phx_Dem]

5. Sweet. Place the blame where it belongs.

[CakeGrrl]

6. Obama's message to the public: 'I keep TRYING to work with these fools"

On top of that, it frames Gregg as looking flaky (or sketchy) for asking to be included, then backing out.

He keeps painting the Repukes into a corner: They can't stand the idea of helping him be successful, but they'll look like asses who want him to fail if they refuse his obvious, repeated and public efforts.

Tough spot for them.

:rofl:

[mikiturner]

7. Obama keeps trying...

[Phx_Dem]

8. ROLF. So perfect.