I notice Obama never brings up the level of obstruction he's encountered from the Republicans

[LeftyAndProud60]

At least not in a way that would show his frustation w/ it. I don't think he's played that card enough

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. Imagine that.

[babylonsister]

2. Of course he has; review everything he's said recently. nt

[vaberella]

3. He does. Do you not listen to his townhalls?! n/t

[elleng]

4. He doesn't 'whine,' he does complain and explain.

[karynnj]

14. I don't think anyone has "whined" about it - I think many have stated that it is

a problem.

[Whisp]

5. I've heard him say that several times.

He is not shy in pointing out their obstructionism and voting against the interests of the people.

maybe you don't watch tv or read?

[WI_DEM]

6. then you aren't paying attention because he has

[Cha]

7. You really have to start paying more attention if you

feel the need to make pronouncements like that.

[hlthe2b]

8. he does, but not with the anger and snideness that marked

GWBush*s petulant 8 years. For that reason, I don't think people take Obama seriously when he mentions it. Not that I want him to be snarky and snide, but I also think he fears being pegged the "angry black man..."

[maxsolomon]

13. too latae

that narrative started 1/20/08

[JuniperLea]

9. He's mentioned it plenty...

Especially lately. Perhaps it's not memorable to some because he hasn't whined, thrown things down, cried, or otherwise acted like a baby with full diapers. I'm beginning to believe this childish behavior is what some on the left are waiting for, and wanting. I'm not sure becoming part of the scream machine is in his best interest.

[dennis4868]

10. Yes he has....

dont you remembers in his speeches where he says that Repubs always say NO.....

[liberal N proud]

11. I think he uses it plenty - when not speaking from the White House

[Spazito]

12. Actually, I noticed those who consistently post negative Obama OPs and posts...

never bring up the level of obstruction he's encountered from the repubs. I wonder why that is?

As to President Obama, he has consistently brought up the obstruction of the republicans:

Obama: Republican Obstructionism Hurts U.S.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/19/politics/main6597731.shtml

Obama comes out swinging on economy, slams GOP on jobs

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/08/30/99877/obama-challenges-gop-to-end-blockade.html

In campaign mode, Obama slams GOP as obstructionist

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/18/nation/la-na-obama-campaign-20100718


Obstructionists:' Obama's Political Message of the Week

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/08/obstructionists-obamas-political-message-of-the-week.html

and the above is just from a quick scan and doesn't include the times the President has raised it but the media chose, instead, to raise questions like "Where is his wedding ring?" or equally 'serious" coverage.

[Cha]

15. Excellent reply, Spazito!

:fistbump: I noticed that too!:bounce::fistbump:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

17. I've noticed that those who consistently post negative Obama OPs and posts...

never really pay much attention to what goes on.

[Skidmore]

16. What planet have you been living on?

He most certainly brings it up at every opportunity possible.

[musiclawyer]

18. Put it this way

It's not like the dysfunctional CA legislature where a handful of GOP can grind things to a halt because everything requires 2/3 and the governor( if we had a dem) could hammer home the obstructionsist point. POTUS can't play the obsructionaist card as well as you would like because the fundamental obstruction is essenstially from his own people-- i.e. Lincoln, Nelson, etc
With even 3 more real democratic senators, you would have had dramatically different outcomes without a single GOP vote.

[lunatica]

19. Yes he has. A lot.

He's been saying it since before the health insurance reform bill was passed.

And he's shown his frustration about it too.

[LeftyAndProud60]

20. If he does it's the typical Obama way. Trying to justify it by saying these are real disagreements

or some bullshit. He doesn't say these people are out to destroy the country. He never takes it that far. He doesn't come flat out and say that presented w/ the option to help the people or save their own ass, they decided to save their own ass.

[caledesi]

23. listen to Obama! He is not stupid.....'destroy the country'....yeah,

as if a president would say that....sure....esp. from Harvard...didn't know that too,,,

[LeftyAndProud60]

24. What r u talking about? NT

[caledesi]

21. does NO ring a bell? hello.... says it all the time! nt

[impik]

22. He's a real man. He will not whine

[dionysus]

25. i guess you're selectively ignoring it.

try harder.