Yes, the president is always at his best when he feels like he can bring both sides together. But they did move a long way, both sides. The continuing resolution that they're about to pass in seven days cuts $78.5 billion from the budget that the president asked for just a few months ago.
Paul Begala discusses the president's ability to unite both parties and the significant budget cuts included in the resolution.
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I'm skeptical because I don't think he gives a rip snort about those blue collar guys who voted for him.
He has a mandate to cut the cost of groceries, gas and rent. He promised to cut the cost of energy in half.
For the first time since Reagan, a Republican, won voters making less than 50 grand a year. Now, as a Democrat, I don't like that. But as an American, I admire it.
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