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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-12-10 10:46 AM
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Obama lauds Pelosi as an 'outstanding partner'

Obama lauds Pelosi as an 'outstanding partner'

By Michael O'Brien

President Obama lent his support to outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), calling her an "outstanding partner" in advancing his agenda.

The president praised the top House Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for their work on behalf of his White House, seemingly backing both in their leadership roles for the next two years.

"I think Speaker Pelosi has been an outstanding partner for me. I think Harry Reid has been a terrific partner in moving some very difficult legislation forward," Obama said at a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. "And I'm looking forward to working with the entire leadership team to continue to make progress on the issues that are important to the American people."

Pelosi is looking to cull support for her effort to stay on as the top House Democrat in the position of minority leader for the next two years, after Republicans retook the House by winning roughly 60 seats in last week's elections.

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grumgrum Donating Member (164 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-12-10 11:01 AM
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1. That's a total surprise -- I thought he'd stay Clear since Repubs hate her.
I figured Obama would not say anything since repubs had already made it clear that they didnt want pelosi as minority leader and Obama usually is afraid to come out against a republican position and so assumed he would want to distance himself from her.
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-12-10 11:05 AM
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2. Welcome to DU, but it's
not a surprise to me.

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Jennicut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-12-10 11:07 AM
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3. Nor to me. I think they worked well together the last two years.
I am glad he is standing by her.
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Tippy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-12-10 11:24 AM
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4. Obama is a smart cookie...he knows without Pelosi he would
have had nothing to crow about...
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