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Originally Posted by roachboy
from the ny times this afternoon, obama on the earmark question. it's basically the same argument that i cited above.
this bit of reality will no doubt have no effect on the right.
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I think the following statement is probably close to the truth:
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Mr. Obama’s aides said privately that they did not want a confrontation with Congress over the earmarks at a time when the president needs cooperation on an array of priorities that are more important to him.
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If he is not willing to take on Congress now with his popularity so high I don't hold out much hope he will be willing to tackle them later when his popularity is lower.