Another Reason Why DC Is Awesome These Days

by Elias Shams

When was the last time you saw any of our presidents exchange love with the opposition party like this?

In a remarkably frank encounter, our President chastised Republican lawmakers yesterday during the GOP retreat for opposing him on taxes, health care and economic stimulus, while they accused him of ignoring their ideas and driving up the national debt.

It was one of the most amazing give-and-take between Obama and Republicans. This is the Obama I knew and believed in. A detail man with his eye on the solution. Watch this unique event where Obama turns the political rhetoric into mush and serves up some home truths. I need him to do this in a room full of die-hard…

Complete transcript of Obama’s remarks as recorded by the White House:

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