I think it came out to be a draw. I don't think the president probably got the momentum he hoped in order to get over this reconciliation mountain.
David Gergen: “I think it came out to be a draw. I don't think the president probably got the momentum he hoped in order to get over…”
Editor's note · Context
Gergen reflects on the outcome of a meeting between President Obama and Republicans regarding health care.
Share
More from David Gergen
President of United States has not had a security briefing, or security briefing since October 2nd. I've never heard of any president, under any circumstances, come anywhere close to that, and been so derelict of the duty.
I think this the very idea that in 2024, we may have two men running against each other Biden and Trump, who would both be in their 80s if elected, that it too is enough to say, well, what are we doing here?
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
Most economists starting at the Federal Reserve, say that the amount of money in the stimulus package is coming out. It is not enough.





