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Originally Posted by AngusJS
... But Obama let Congress run in a million different directions...
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Just a minor but important nit to pick until it bleeds.
The President does not LET congress do anything. Congress does not work for, nor are they accountable to the President.
Every congress, regardless of majority, makes damn sure that every President, regardless of party, know that.
The President ASKS congress. He or she does not TELL congress.
The President can attempt to use his charisma or his political capitol, but in the end, all he can do is ask.
That is an important part of the separation of powers.