Barney Frank actually said...

a disastrous effect on the American economy would also have a negative effect on the President's chances for reelection.

I think, a somewhat inaccurate partisan attack on the general fiscal policy of the United States.

I do agree there was a gross violation of the Constitution involved: That was the refusal by the Republican Senators to allow a confirmation...

the European situation is one of the major threats to our being able to continue our recovery.