Some Democrats Are Balking at Obama's Jobs Bill

Nice to know that some pol's are looking at what is good for the country unstead of what will get them reelected. :Censored


As he barnstormed again on Wednesday, Mr. Obama told voters in North Carolina, "If you love me, you've got to help me pass this bill," but even some members of Congress from that state may prefer to stay just friends.

Senator Kay Hagan declined on Wednesday to say her support for the bill that Mr. Obama spent the day promoting in her state was indubitable. "We've got to have legislation that is supported by Democrats and Republicans," she said. "I'm going to have to look at it. "

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/us/po ... nted=print

Hard not to balk at throwing money down a rat hole. Even for a Democrat.

Only one job in the bill he hopes to save, his own.

Love the focus on "infrastructure" jobs.

To me it looks less like a game changing bill, more like a Hans Brinker attempt to stick a finger in the dike and pay for union teachers, police, and firefighters to work for another couple years.

I am sure their unions will appreciate this stop-gap measure.

I saw Obama entering the stage for a speech, with his long sleeves rolled up, dancing around like a damn cheerleader.

It's like watching the end of the movie Tin Cup. Obama has failed so many times with his 'stimulus', but he keeps taking the drop in the same spot. The difference between Obama and Kevin Costner's character is that Obama's already out of balls.

Does anyone else wonder why this is even called a "jobs" bill? Shouldn't it be called the "economic stimulus lite" bill, or the re-elect me campaign bill? Why do people let politicians pull this crap? There is little or no direct job creation in this bill, just winging some more money toward the economy.

Remember all the talk about stimulating green jobs? I wonder why that isn't one of his big talking points this time around?

Anyone else offended by the way he talks in a "folksy" manner on the road and a more formal way in Washington?

Nothing like pandering to the flyover people.

I'm pretty much offended by everything he stands for. Well except maybe the Whitehouse beer summits, I like those.