The full video is at C-Span and it is a must see.
After seeing the Republicans and the chattering class go on extended run scoring points left and but mostly right, the President brought his A-game to Williamsburg, Virginia delivering a fiery and often partisan speech to the House Democratic caucus. Frankly, this was the speech that we have been awaiting with growing anxiety. The President began by thanking the Democratic caucus for doing their job calling Speaker Pelosi “a rock.” It’s true. The Speaker has found her groove and so did the President tonight.
I value the constructive criticism and healthy debate that is a foundation of American democracy. I don’t think any of us have cornered the market on wisdom, or that good ideas are the province of any party. The American people know that our challenges are great. They’re not expecting Democratic solutions or Republican solutions – they want American solutions. And I have said that to those who have criticized the plan.
But what I have also said is – don’t come to table with the same tired arguments and worn ideas that helped create this crisis.
Precisely and that’s what the Republicans continue to push the same old tired leftover mantra of tax cuts and more tax cuts. (more…)