Obama to GOP: Get the heck out of the way

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/obama-to-gop-get-the-heck-out-of-the-way/2012/01/04/gIQA2sWaaP_blog.html

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Obama to GOP: Get the heck out of the way

By Greg Sargent

As I expected, Obama is going to go for it: In his speech today in Ohio, he will announce a recess appointment for Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The bold move — which represents a declaration of executive power Obama had been uncomfortable with before — comes after Republicans had stalled Obama’s pick with a procedural move built around “pro forma” sessions designed to make recess appointments impossible.

The GOP tactic essentially prevented a new government agency created by the White House and Congress from getting up and running on behalf of the American people. And Obama will argue today that the GOP’s obstructionism is harming consumers and middle class families, leaving him with no choice but to employ the recess appointment tactic.

“When Congress refuses to act and as a result hurts our economy and puts people at risk, I have an obligation as President to do what I can without them,” Obama will say.

[lsewpershad]

1. Go for it Mr Prez

We have your back.

[SpiralHawk]

2. Hey, you RepubliBaggers Against America: Important Message from the Prexy

[jenmito]

3. It was GREAT how he blamed the Repubs. in Congress when he was in OH earlier! n/t

[Scuba]

4. Give 'em hell, Harry!

[Scurrilous]

5. K & R

[tkmorris]

6. His best move in some time, I think

If I was wearing a hat I'd doff it. Well done sir, well done.