Durbin Says the Prez should step up during the recess.

[Perky]

Democrats are worried that the August recess will all but kill momentum on health care reform. But Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said President Barack Obama bears a major responsibility during the summer recess to rally support and prevent that from happening.

“I say this as a member of Congress who’s been an observer: The president is in the driver’s seat in August,” Durbin, a close ally of Obama’s, told reporters Wednesday. “Congress is gone and scattered to the winds with personal family and constituent service. And the White House is still there, generating a message and activity. So I think the president will have a chance to tell the American people a little bit more about why this process is so important.”

Durbin said it’s critical that the Senate Finance Committee approve its bill before Aug. 7 in order to have a big piece of their plan to sell to voters.

“I think it’s very important, and I hope we get it done,” Durbin said. “I still have my fingers crossed and feel good about it. And there are some members of the House who were waiting on that to see that the Senate Finance Committee can actually produce a bill.”


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[BlooInBloo]

1. (shrug) Well the senate sure didn't waste any time stepping DOWN. Worthless sacks of shit.

[tridim]

2. There is zero doubt in my mind that Obama will do just that. nt

[SemiCharmedQuark]

3. "Meanwhile, we're going on vacation."

[HopeOverFear]

4. I know right?

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