Kathianne
04-03-2009, 08:37 AM
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862834153780427.html
APRIL 1, 2009, 9:46 P.M. ET
The President Is 'Keeping Score'
Chicago politics has moved into the White House.
By KARL ROVE
"Don't think we're not keeping score, brother." That's what President Barack Obama said to Rep. Peter DeFazio in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic Caucus last week, according to the Associated Press.
A few weeks ago, Mr. DeFazio voted against the administration's stimulus bill. The comment from Mr. Obama was a presidential rebuke and part of a new, hard-nosed push by the White House to pressure Congress to adopt the president's budget. He has mobilized outside groups and enlisted forces still in place from the Obama campaign....
APRIL 1, 2009, 9:46 P.M. ET
The President Is 'Keeping Score'
Chicago politics has moved into the White House.
By KARL ROVE
"Don't think we're not keeping score, brother." That's what President Barack Obama said to Rep. Peter DeFazio in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic Caucus last week, according to the Associated Press.
A few weeks ago, Mr. DeFazio voted against the administration's stimulus bill. The comment from Mr. Obama was a presidential rebuke and part of a new, hard-nosed push by the White House to pressure Congress to adopt the president's budget. He has mobilized outside groups and enlisted forces still in place from the Obama campaign....