"Senate Republicans tell Obama to tone down political attacks"

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Senate Republicans tell Obama to tone down political attacks

By David Espo
The Associated PressAssociated Press

http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_22793924/senate-republicans-tell-obama-tone-down-political-attacks

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WASHINGTON — Polite yet firm, Senate Republicans told President Barack Obama on Thursday to tone down his political attacks and prod Democratic allies to support controversial changes in Medicare if he wants a compromise reducing deficits and providing stability to federal benefit programs.

Participants at a 90-minute closed-door meeting said Obama acknowledged the point without yielding ground — and noted that Republicans criticize him freely.

"To quote an old Chicago politician, 'Politics ain't beanbag,' " the president said.

The discussion came as Obama wrapped up a highly publicized round of meetings with rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties and both houses of Congress in hopes of building support for a second-term agenda of deficit reduction, immigration overhaul and gun control.


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[russspeakeasy]

1. You go Sir !!

[msongs]

2. it would be nice if obama identified the problem (republican obstructionism) every chance he got nt