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Offline Wretched Excess

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White House says no to special session of Congress
« on: August 04, 2008, 01:51:05 PM »
a wonderful opportunity . . . squandered. :whatever:

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White House says no to special session of Congress

The White House has rejected calls from House Republicans that it convene a special session of Congress on energy, saying it wouldn’t make a difference.

“We don't have plans to call Congress into session -- it won't make a difference if Democratic leaders are unwilling to bring up a bill for an up-down vote,” said White House spokesman Tony Fratto.

Republican Study Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) asked President Bush to convene the special session in an Aug. 1 letter. The same day, House Republicans launched an unusual protest on the House floor urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to call Congress back to work.

"Since Speaker Pelosi has decided not to keep the House in session to allow this vote to take place, we urge you to use the power vested in you by the Constitution to convene an immediate energy special session of Congress,” the letter said.

The protests continued Monday, with several House Republicans speaking on energy from the House floor, despite the fact that the House has adjourned and C-SPAN is not televising the proceedings. Cameras are not allowed in the House without the Speaker's permission.

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Re: White House says no to special session of Congress
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 02:00:42 PM »
Thanks once again GW for ****ing us over when we needed leadership the most.
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Re: White House says no to special session of Congress
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 02:06:18 PM »
As little respect as I have for the Bush administration's ability to play the cards they have been dealt correctly, I have to say it's not a bad call.  The Republicans have more to lose in the Congressional races than the Dems and this gives them the cover to go campaign, while laying the responsibility for the impasse right at the feet of the Congressional Dem leadership where it belongs. 
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Re: White House says no to special session of Congress
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 02:11:52 PM »
As much as we'd all like to see the theatrics, the President is right to decline.  It would not come off as we expect, and it is too early to realy push the issue anymore than it is.  

The issue isn't going away.  The longer it is left to stew the better.  Mid-September will be a good to go because more people will be home and paying attention, and it isn't really far off.
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Re: White House says no to special session of Congress
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2008, 12:33:44 AM »
Ummm, GWB is just following the rules. With the Senate in a "pro-forma" session, he CAN'T call Congress back into session. Once the Senate's pro-forma session is done....... he can. I think he's just holding his hand close as to not give away his cards.
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Re: White House says no to special session of Congress
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2008, 12:35:56 AM »
It wasn't the answer that was important

It was the question.

This was astute politics by the R's and GWB.
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