".. the most pessimistic and divisive message I have ever witnessed.." go Barbara Lee!

[EleanorR]

"In the 40 days since he was inaugurated, the President has done nothing to create jobs or raise wages for American families," she said. "Instead, he has lined the pockets of billionaires and doubled down on Republicans' heartless crusade to repeal the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has peddled falsehoods, cozied up to Russia and advanced polices to tear immigrant families apart."

"While he is rolling back our progress, the American people are waiting on President Trump to keep his promises," Cummings continued. "Where is his alternative to the Affordable Care Act that will provide even better and more affordable health care for everyone? Where is his plan to invest in our nation's infrastructure? Where is his plan to help Americans living in urban areas like Baltimore?"

Rep. Robin Kelly, (D-IL) echoed a similar sentiment. "The president laid out a lot of rhetoric but very little policy. Talking points, but no solutions."

"It's kind of like how he talks about Chicago but does nothing to help. I've invited him to come to Chicago, to put some action behind his rhetoric, and help find solutions to create job opportunity and reduce gun violence in our community. My invitations have been met with pure silence."

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/trumps-address-to-congress/black-congressional-leaders-react-trump-address-n727426


Thank heavens for leaders like Lee and Cummings!

[judy]

1. Barbara Lee speaks for me!

I also enjoyed Jackie Speier and her thumbs down about ACA repeal!

[bdamomma]

2. What would do without the

stamina of the Black caucus??? all of them are true patriots. Speaking their minds and know very well, this POS 45 does nothing for the American people.

[dalton99a]

4. +1

[LisaM]

7. This is so true.

Thanks for hammering this point. They are amazing.

[Raster]

9. Over and over again, the Congressional Black Caucus puts their reputations on the line...

...to shine light on tRump* and other nefarious players that seek to impugn our Republic. To a man and woman, they were the ones that showed backbone and grit against the cheney*/bush* maladministration and are now leading by example against tRump/bannon*/putin*. Bless their hearts. Patriots all!

[leftstreet]

3. DURec

[EleanorR]

5. last quote of the article, from Michael Steele

"The next test will be in the next 24 hours," Steele added. "Does he undo the good work and good will with a Tweet?"

By good work he must mean well played con, and good will equals those he suckered.

[Javaman]

6. and the coward repukes sit on their hands. nt

[zentrum]

8. Paul Ryan looked

....transported most of the time. He's thanking his lucky stars that this ace salesman can sell the economic revolution the repugs long for.

Go Barbara Lee!

[NewJeffCT]

10. Trump doesn't have time to come to Chicago

he's too busy flying back & forth to Mar-A-Lago for his weekly golf outings. Priorities!

[bucolic_frolic]

11. Did any Republicans jump because of all the Trump red ink in the budget?

I thought not. That's only for Democratic Presidents during recession.

Now we're going to have inflation. Big time, from all the red ink in a
robust economy.

[Blue_true]

12. The economy won't be robust for long. Prepare for stagflation. nt

[murielm99]

13. As far as Rep. Kelly's statement goes,

it does not go far enough. The mayor said he has asked trump for help, and never gotten an answer. I guess his answer is criticizing Chicago and threatening them with troops or martial law. Of course, it is a blue city. Trump would not do that in a red city.

[EleanorR]

14. He doesn't give a damn about Chicago

Everything he says is either to build himself up or tear down a perceived enemy. Unfortunately it really is that simple.

[mopinko]

16. yeah, we took away his little brown street sign.

honorary street renaming was rescinded. that is why he keeps bashing chi.

and yeah, rahm has been trying to get more atf, fib and dea. but no...

[lpbk2713]

15. And he took AF-1 to Palm Beach a couple of times.

Like it was a quick run to the 7-11 in the family car. Each trip
is probably more than what I will pay in taxes in my lifetime.