Obama takes Dennis for a ride on Air Force One

[berni_mccoy]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/15/obama-brings-dennis-kucin_n_499313.html

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The White House pool reporter on the trip did not get an immediate readout of any conversation between Kucinich and Obama. Though accompanying the two on the trip was Phil Schiliro, the president's liaison to Congress.
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The aide did seem somewhat buoyed by recent news that a group of anti-abortion lawmakers seemed to have lessened their opposition to the bill. And there was, likewise, a bit of optimism that the concerns expressed by Hispanic and conservative Democratic lawmakers would dissipate as the House vote approached.

If Obama is successful in turning the Stupak bloc into yes votes, Dennis is going to be in a very awkward position. I would love to have been a fly-on-the-wall during that meeting on AF1.

[Bumblebee]

1. Dennis is never in an awkward position -- he cannot tell the difference

[ClassWarrior]

3. No one ever is when they're standing by their values.

:shrug:

NGU.

[Winterblues]

26. If one doesn't stand for something, they will fall for anything.

:shrug:

[EFerrari]

2. It's been so long since we've seen anyone actually fight for us

we don't even recognize it when we see it.

[Mike K]

14. And therein lies the tale.

Kucinich is about to stand up for what he believes is right and I predict he will be skewered for it.

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[cali]

18. oh for pity's sake. your middle name must be hyperbole

Dennis is not the only member of Congress who fights for the people. And I don't need reminding to know what that looks like.

[mdmc]

24. Lets keep up the good fight..

:toast:

[goclark]

4. I would have loved to have been a fly for that one nt

:fistbump:

[Mike K]

16. So would I.

Obama is slick and he knows it. But so does Kucinich -- who is not about to be swayed by Obama's rap. Tragically, the public is far too easily swayed by it thus Kucinich's effort will be misunderstood.

[Vinnie From Indy]

5. Gee, what might have happened had Obama fought this hard for the PO

It is quite stunning how this debate has turned from the reality of workable bill that includes a PO to you had better bend-over right quick for Big Insurance or God will start killing truckloads of puppies and kittens and Obama might be harmed politically by breaking his deal with Big Insurance. Only in America!

[tekisui]

25. Most telling is who gets leaned on and who gets

the rewarded.

The President gives to the conservatives and takes from the liberals.

[Taverner]

6. "Hey Dennis...come here...take a look out that window..."

"See all those people living in the US...other people...BESIDES YOURSELF? Yeah...there are other people out there Dennis. The world does not revolve around you and your cause."

[RedCloud]

7. or "See all that blue out there Mr. O. Stop making them feel blue for a change!"

[Taverner]

9. Look, the HCR bill isn't perfect. But the insurance reform alone is worth the cost

And if you don't agree, you must not have read the bill

[ChicagoSuz219]

19. LOL n/t

[VMI Dem]

8. He was too scared to say that to Lieberman.

Do you really think he has the balls to say that to Kucinich? Heh.

[Taverner]

11. Nah cause Lieberman would have thrown him out the window, and crashed the plane into Mecca

That fucker is RELIGIOUSLY INSANE

[flvegan]

23. "You mean all those people you lied to about demanding a public option?

Yes, Obama what of them?"

[izzybeans]

10. I hope it was a vigorous debate. nt

[msongs]

12. sat on his butt for a year and suddenly its all out pressure lol

[ClassWarrior]

13. Yes, let's blame the progressive for the Corporate Media's failure to cover him.

:eyes:

NGU.

[Arkana]

15. Obama's wasting his time.

Kucinich would rather be the darling of the 10%.

[Owl]

22. Exactly. Kucinich is pure to the point of being an obstructionist to any positives.

[Edweird]

17. "Awkward" That's LOL funny. Standing up for what you believe in is never 'awkward'.

If you keep spinning like that you'll get dizzy and puke.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

21. And, took the country for a ride on a half-assed HCR Bill and another lost war.