Owner59
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Two ranking conservatives,one the House Minority Leader ,the other Senator Lynsey Graham. Two different responses to Emanuel`s appointment to COS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linsey Graham`s responce.. "This is a wise choice by President-elect Obama. "Rahm knows Capitol Hill and has great political skills. He can be a tough partisan but also understands the need to work together. He is well-suited for the position of White House Chief of Staff. "I worked closely with him during the presidential debate negotiations which were completed in record time. When we hit a rough spot, he always looked for a path forward. I consider Rahm to be a friend and colleague. He's tough but fair. Honest, direct, and candid. These qualities will serve President-elect Obama well. "Rahm understands the challenges facing our nation and will, consistent with the agenda set by President-elect Obama, work to find common ground where it exists. I look forward to working with him in his new position and will continue to do everything I can to help find a pathway forward on the difficult problems facing our nation." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Very conciliatory. I think Graham is doing the right thing and doesn`t go in for the divisive,under-belly,angry-pants mindset. John Boehner`s responce... "This is an ironic choice for a president-elect who has promised to change Washington, make politics more civil and govern from the center." Not very conciliatory. Mr.Emanuel`s statement. I want to say a special word about my Republican colleagues, who serve with dignity, decency and a deep sense of patriotism. We often disagree, but I respect their motives. Now is a time for unity. I will do everything in my power to help you stitch together the frayed fabric of our politics, and help summon Americans of both parties to unite in common purpose. Very conciliatory. It`s clear that Boner doesn`t get it and still represents the immature, reactionary and failed neo-conservative mindset. No problem,someone needs to play the roll of political clown.There`s such a huge audience for it. And the neo-liberal thing is cute but meaningless and just made up. Perhaps it`s a coping method,FDD?
< Message edited by Owner59 -- 11/8/2008 8:11:55 PM >
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