My, my........it would appear to me that the most of you don't have any idea what the republicans/independents want. In my opinion, Obama and the Democrats are the ones doing ALL of the blocking. Just listen to everything that is being said. Harry Reid kills every bill that the House passes - either before it gets to the Senate, kills it in the Senate OR never lets it get to the floor. Obama says he will not negotiate. And everyone wants to blame it all on the House (or Republicans)?????? Wake up people, pay attention !!! This country is in a mess and it is NOT all of the Republicans fault !!!! Obama is supposed to be the POTUS of each and every person in these United States. However, he is the most divisive POTUS ever !!! He is not leading this country.....he is campaigning all over to do his best to divide the country !!! AND, why can't the media see this? They give him a pass on just about everything. I thought reporting was supposed to be non biased ????? Think about it........just saying !!!!
c. k. - 11 years ago
Your poll is so full of B.S. You poll reflex the bone heads that actually read your garbage journalism!!!!!
Brenda Holland - 11 years ago
Hey Republicans! You fought and then you LOST now let the hostages go!
Hubert - 11 years ago
All the republican seats that come up for election need to be voted out of office.
Ira - 11 years ago
Nope!
David Adams - 11 years ago
I think they actually do know what the American people want, but don't really care. They got so drunk on power during the Baby Bush years, that they just can't handle not getting their own way. They have to lie and distort to make a case for anything, because the truth doesn't work for them. The best way I can describe my feelings toward the Republicans is disgust.
anna - 11 years ago
yes they do know what the American people want but they dont give a DAM . THEY ARE THE DEVILS IN DISGUISE. NOW i agree get rid of all of them with no pay or insurance. yes make them pay for what they have done to AMERICA . MR PRESIDENT YOU HAVE TO TAKE AWAY THEIR PAYCHECKS , TO PAY FOR THE DISASTER THEY HAVE CAUSED JUST BECAUSE THE DONT WANT YOU TO KEEP DOING A GREAT JOB. THEY JUST DONT WANT A BLACK MAN TO B SMARTER THEN ALL THEM . PRESIDENT OBAMA STAND FIRM DO NOT GO WITH THE 6WEEK . THEY ARE STILL HOLDING US HOSTAGE!! DONT LET THEM PLEASE.
Bob Montefusco - 11 years ago
We must stand firm no matter the outcome Clean CR or nothing, raise the debt ceiling for the next year, Get the Government working, Let the Republican Party crumble. Replace them with common folk, dissolve the lobbying that influences lawmaking. than we can work at putting this Grate Society back in the hand of the people . (GONERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE)
dman - 11 years ago
The republicans hate this president so much that they are willing to destroy this country in order to make his presidency and the lives of the people who voted for him miserable.
Walter Howe - 11 years ago
They need to start with their own wages, insurance, and all the little perks they receive first. Then they should not keep receiving from the Government after they are voted out or retire. Live like the people you want to hurt the most.
darcelle wright - 11 years ago
Short term is not an option, we need a clean CR.
Sarry - 11 years ago
No....... and they don't care what the American people want either ! ! !
Jarvis Sanders - 11 years ago
Yes.. They know what the people want.. They just don't care and want to have their own way with everything....
Joyce Franklin - 11 years ago
Ed, I love your spirit ,compassion. hard work and love for the middle class.. God bless you!!!!!.We are blessed you are back.....Kindest regards,
Nadine Force - 11 years ago
The Republicans are like the guy who let a stinky fart and then blamed it on the other guy. They did the shut down and now try to blame it on Obama and the Dems
Thomas - 11 years ago
If the American people are heterosexual, wealthy, white male, then yes, the GOP knows exactly what the American people want. But not all Americans are, so no, the GOP does not have an idea what the American people really want.
peprika7 - 11 years ago
Everyone knows you don't mix Church and State, the GOP are the devil incarnate.
Dolly - 11 years ago
They have lost the meaning of Christianity.
edith seymour - 11 years ago
I would like someone to ask Ted cruz, why he is so against healthcare and he was born in Canada a country with socialize medicine. Im sure his parents did not pay a penny when he was born.
Greg Mendenhall - 11 years ago
They may have an idea of the “wants” of the constituents in their Gerrymandered districts but the rest of the country heck no.
Chuck Lauersdorf - 11 years ago
The only Americans that the Republicans listen to are the richest 1%. I hope the voters in the 2014 election get out and change the power in Washington.
peprika7 - 11 years ago
Does the GOP think the American people are stupid, they have a nerve, all the things they do, they say Pres. Obama is doing and that just isn't true.
Acquetta Lewis - 11 years ago
Don't worry Ed. I say Kennedy or think Sen Kennedy almost on a daily basis. I feel your heart. We could use the lion of the senate at this point in America. Bohner doesn't understand how history will judge him harshly. All we asked was he bring the CR to the floor for a vote. How can you see Americans suffering and not act. He will forever be known as a coward. Not to worry America; we have the truth on our side! The truth shall set you free.
ED i am with you that the Dems should stand fast and not give an inch to the Republican,so i am hoping that my blove Dems are listen to you ED, and stand their ground.
David Iacono - 11 years ago
Check with the Koch brothers if you want to know what their constituency wants.
Peggy Smith - 11 years ago
I totally agree with you that President Obama needs to stand firm and stand his ground for the sake of all the rest of us. In fact, I think he should start demanding more concessions from Republicans for us or for the sake of the American people. No Keystone pipeline. Label all the GMO food. A nice big fat $18 per hour minimum wage in every state across the country! Higher taxes on the rich. etc. etc. etc... Let's start demanding that Republicans "respect" us and our Democratic Party...... !!! We need to start demanding more for our children and grandchildren .. like a nice fat jobs program too. And that North Pacific Trade Agreement should be public and not secret. I don't want to eat Fukushima -radiated poison rice or seafood either!
Dave Luttinen - 11 years ago
Let's get to work! I am the American People and blame Speaker Boehner for failing to put country before politics.
Mick McCard - 11 years ago
Well they really know, but they don't care. They know what they want and what the American People should want and that's all that's important to them.
Pamela Gray - 11 years ago
Pam Gray
Sometimes I need self therapy>Today it is SNAKES IN THE GRASS> I wish they would go somewhere else to launch a pontificating dictator. And, those loyal followers can leave their Social Security behind. https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/s403x403/1394123_10151914881024586_1725177948_n.jpg
peprika7 - 11 years ago
We don't want a short term CR, we don't want to revisit these issues again, The Dem. won the election not the GOP
They know they just don't care what the American people want its what the tea party wants that counts
Nadine Force - 11 years ago
They have no clue what the average Americans really want. Too busy lining their own pockets. It is a disgrace that they don't have to give up their pay, after all they are part of the government.
Elaine Upshaw - 11 years ago
I feel that all those republicans should have their pay checks reduced until they do their jobs and give them minimum wages like us little people and then maybe they will know and understand what the majority of us Americans goes through. They don't care what they do to us. We put them into office; we the people should be able to fire them as well. They are not doing their jobs we hired them to do.
I haven’t seen them fight a President like they are doing Obama. To be honest I have not heard anyone say it, but it’s all because he is black. They won’t even let the man (the president) do his job because they won’t allow him to do it. They want to make him look bad in any way possible.
Terre Almeida - 11 years ago
The entire tea party needs to resign from the house and the senate....... PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!
Sandy - 11 years ago
No, they don't have any idea what the American people want and they don't care. All they care about is padding their pockets with Koch brothers money!
Jo Pipes - 11 years ago
When was the last time millionaires/billionaires had a true grasp of how middle America or the poor live? Boehner may have been born in Reading, Ohio, but he has since built himself a white house like home in Westchester. He's no Issa, and yet he is still out of touch.
Urena Claxton - 11 years ago
They are clueless. I don't know how they can live with themselves. They are like the boy that cried wolf. They just want to do anything that would make President Obama look bad. And that how it has been from day one even if he gives them something they will say it is bad for the country. They all need to be voted out of office for they don't have the will of the people in any decision they make.
Paula Davis - 11 years ago
No they have no idea Ed. They just want to stick it to the American people. It's no skin off of their nose, they make the BIG bucks and could care less about us.
Another question is, is it possible that Ted Cruz could be recalled, oh let me know,,, they don't have that policy in their state! He needs OUT now and an embarrassment to the United States and I would think from the state of Texas. Shame on him the way he talks. He too has no clue how the American people live!!
jenny chappelle - 11 years ago
I pray we vote these crazy people out of office - they are maniacs and need to go - FAST
Ingrid Hartmayer - 11 years ago
Republicans have any idea what the American people need and how they live. They know what corporations need, Other than that...they don't give a rats behind. Put them all on minimum wage for a months and zero pay during a shut down. Then let's talk.
My, my........it would appear to me that the most of you don't have any idea what the republicans/independents want. In my opinion, Obama and the Democrats are the ones doing ALL of the blocking. Just listen to everything that is being said. Harry Reid kills every bill that the House passes - either before it gets to the Senate, kills it in the Senate OR never lets it get to the floor. Obama says he will not negotiate. And everyone wants to blame it all on the House (or Republicans)?????? Wake up people, pay attention !!! This country is in a mess and it is NOT all of the Republicans fault !!!! Obama is supposed to be the POTUS of each and every person in these United States. However, he is the most divisive POTUS ever !!! He is not leading this country.....he is campaigning all over to do his best to divide the country !!! AND, why can't the media see this? They give him a pass on just about everything. I thought reporting was supposed to be non biased ????? Think about it........just saying !!!!
Your poll is so full of B.S. You poll reflex the bone heads that actually read your garbage journalism!!!!!
Hey Republicans! You fought and then you LOST now let the hostages go!
All the republican seats that come up for election need to be voted out of office.
Nope!
I think they actually do know what the American people want, but don't really care. They got so drunk on power during the Baby Bush years, that they just can't handle not getting their own way. They have to lie and distort to make a case for anything, because the truth doesn't work for them. The best way I can describe my feelings toward the Republicans is disgust.
yes they do know what the American people want but they dont give a DAM . THEY ARE THE DEVILS IN DISGUISE. NOW i agree get rid of all of them with no pay or insurance. yes make them pay for what they have done to AMERICA . MR PRESIDENT YOU HAVE TO TAKE AWAY THEIR PAYCHECKS , TO PAY FOR THE DISASTER THEY HAVE CAUSED JUST BECAUSE THE DONT WANT YOU TO KEEP DOING A GREAT JOB. THEY JUST DONT WANT A BLACK MAN TO B SMARTER THEN ALL THEM . PRESIDENT OBAMA STAND FIRM DO NOT GO WITH THE 6WEEK . THEY ARE STILL HOLDING US HOSTAGE!! DONT LET THEM PLEASE.
We must stand firm no matter the outcome Clean CR or nothing, raise the debt ceiling for the next year, Get the Government working, Let the Republican Party crumble. Replace them with common folk, dissolve the lobbying that influences lawmaking. than we can work at putting this Grate Society back in the hand of the people . (GONERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE)
The republicans hate this president so much that they are willing to destroy this country in order to make his presidency and the lives of the people who voted for him miserable.
They need to start with their own wages, insurance, and all the little perks they receive first. Then they should not keep receiving from the Government after they are voted out or retire. Live like the people you want to hurt the most.
Short term is not an option, we need a clean CR.
No....... and they don't care what the American people want either ! ! !
Yes.. They know what the people want.. They just don't care and want to have their own way with everything....
Ed, I love your spirit ,compassion. hard work and love for the middle class.. God bless you!!!!!.We are blessed you are back.....Kindest regards,
The Republicans are like the guy who let a stinky fart and then blamed it on the other guy. They did the shut down and now try to blame it on Obama and the Dems
If the American people are heterosexual, wealthy, white male, then yes, the GOP knows exactly what the American people want. But not all Americans are, so no, the GOP does not have an idea what the American people really want.
Everyone knows you don't mix Church and State, the GOP are the devil incarnate.
They have lost the meaning of Christianity.
I would like someone to ask Ted cruz, why he is so against healthcare and he was born in Canada a country with socialize medicine. Im sure his parents did not pay a penny when he was born.
They may have an idea of the “wants” of the constituents in their Gerrymandered districts but the rest of the country heck no.
The only Americans that the Republicans listen to are the richest 1%. I hope the voters in the 2014 election get out and change the power in Washington.
Does the GOP think the American people are stupid, they have a nerve, all the things they do, they say Pres. Obama is doing and that just isn't true.
Don't worry Ed. I say Kennedy or think Sen Kennedy almost on a daily basis. I feel your heart. We could use the lion of the senate at this point in America. Bohner doesn't understand how history will judge him harshly. All we asked was he bring the CR to the floor for a vote. How can you see Americans suffering and not act. He will forever be known as a coward. Not to worry America; we have the truth on our side! The truth shall set you free.
ED i am with you that the Dems should stand fast and not give an inch to the Republican,so i am hoping that my blove Dems are listen to you ED, and stand their ground.
Check with the Koch brothers if you want to know what their constituency wants.
I totally agree with you that President Obama needs to stand firm and stand his ground for the sake of all the rest of us. In fact, I think he should start demanding more concessions from Republicans for us or for the sake of the American people. No Keystone pipeline. Label all the GMO food. A nice big fat $18 per hour minimum wage in every state across the country! Higher taxes on the rich. etc. etc. etc... Let's start demanding that Republicans "respect" us and our Democratic Party...... !!! We need to start demanding more for our children and grandchildren .. like a nice fat jobs program too. And that North Pacific Trade Agreement should be public and not secret. I don't want to eat Fukushima -radiated poison rice or seafood either!
Let's get to work! I am the American People and blame Speaker Boehner for failing to put country before politics.
Well they really know, but they don't care. They know what they want and what the American People should want and that's all that's important to them.
Pam Gray
Sometimes I need self therapy>Today it is SNAKES IN THE GRASS> I wish they would go somewhere else to launch a pontificating dictator. And, those loyal followers can leave their Social Security behind. https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/s403x403/1394123_10151914881024586_1725177948_n.jpg
We don't want a short term CR, we don't want to revisit these issues again, The Dem. won the election not the GOP
they only know what the rich want
They know they just don't care what the American people want its what the tea party wants that counts
They have no clue what the average Americans really want. Too busy lining their own pockets. It is a disgrace that they don't have to give up their pay, after all they are part of the government.
I feel that all those republicans should have their pay checks reduced until they do their jobs and give them minimum wages like us little people and then maybe they will know and understand what the majority of us Americans goes through. They don't care what they do to us. We put them into office; we the people should be able to fire them as well. They are not doing their jobs we hired them to do.
I haven’t seen them fight a President like they are doing Obama. To be honest I have not heard anyone say it, but it’s all because he is black. They won’t even let the man (the president) do his job because they won’t allow him to do it. They want to make him look bad in any way possible.
The entire tea party needs to resign from the house and the senate....... PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!
No, they don't have any idea what the American people want and they don't care. All they care about is padding their pockets with Koch brothers money!
When was the last time millionaires/billionaires had a true grasp of how middle America or the poor live? Boehner may have been born in Reading, Ohio, but he has since built himself a white house like home in Westchester. He's no Issa, and yet he is still out of touch.
They are clueless. I don't know how they can live with themselves. They are like the boy that cried wolf. They just want to do anything that would make President Obama look bad. And that how it has been from day one even if he gives them something they will say it is bad for the country. They all need to be voted out of office for they don't have the will of the people in any decision they make.
No they have no idea Ed. They just want to stick it to the American people. It's no skin off of their nose, they make the BIG bucks and could care less about us.
Another question is, is it possible that Ted Cruz could be recalled, oh let me know,,, they don't have that policy in their state! He needs OUT now and an embarrassment to the United States and I would think from the state of Texas. Shame on him the way he talks. He too has no clue how the American people live!!
I pray we vote these crazy people out of office - they are maniacs and need to go - FAST
Republicans have any idea what the American people need and how they live. They know what corporations need, Other than that...they don't give a rats behind. Put them all on minimum wage for a months and zero pay during a shut down. Then let's talk.