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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

With Scott Brown on mind, Obama tells Dems, "We must lead"

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WASHINGTON —  President Barack Obama implored Senate Democrats this morning to stay aggressive in pushing their agenda despite the loss of one vital seat, saying: "We still have to lead."

Speaking to his party's senators at their strategy conference, Obama reminded Democrats they still hold a 59-41 majority, [snip]

Obama said that for Democrats searching for a lesson from that election, "The answer is not to do nothing."

"The American people are out of patience with business as usual," he said.

Obama urged Democrats to push legislation that, above all else, will help people get jobs. He encouraged them to avoid the temptation to "tread lightly, keep your head down and play it safe." (Emphasis added)

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-- Edited by Sanders on Wednesday 3rd of February 2010 12:57:51 PM