Obama formally delivers jobs bill, urges Congress to pass it right away

[ProSense]

Obama formally delivers jobs bill, urges Congress to pass it right away

by Jed Lewison

Speaking at the White House a few minutes ago, President Obama announced that the White House had formally delivered his Americans Jobs Act to Congress and he called on members to pass it right away.

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First, he was surrounded by teachers, first responders and veterans. That might seem like political stagecraft 101, but it hasn't been something the White House has done a very good job of. But the visuals here worked. It was a far cry from the dreary debt limit debate. It was good to see.

Second, President Obama continued to take an aggressive approach, repeatedly challenging Congress to put politics aside and do what is right for the country. He quoted directly from this Politico story in which an anonymous aide says that Republicans shouldn't do anything on jobs because it could help Obama's re-election campaign:

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...Here's video of President Obama's remarks:

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Good stuff!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. They won't, but at least he's given the Dems some ammunition.

[Scurrilous]

2. K & R

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