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Subscribe to RSSIn Ann Curry's exclusive interview with President Obama, which will air on "TODAY" tomorrow morning, the president says that, if he were embattled Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner, he would resign from office.
I can tell you that if it was me, I would resign. Because public service is exactly that: It's a service to the public. And when you get to the point where -- because of various personal distractions, you can't serve as effectively as you need to at the time when people are worrying about jobs, and their mortgages, and paying the bills -- then you should probably step back.
Also in the interview, Obama says he's "absolutely confident" that Democrats can strike a deal with congressional Republicans to raise the debt ceiling, and that he's seen "some progress" in the negotiations.
I am absolutely confident that we can move forward on a plan that gets our debt under control, gets our deficit under control -- but also makes sure that we're making the investments in the future that are gonna help us put people back to work.
And there is a way of solving this problem that doesn't require any big, radical changes. What it does require is everybody makes some sacrifices. And we make these changes in a balanced way. So far, at least, in the conversations that I've had and the vice president's been hosting, with leaders from both the House and the Senate, we've seen some progress.
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Wishful thinking on behalf of the President, or we the people are once again going to see our "common good" bargained away, in favor of some republican scheme to bilk american workers and the poor. Way to go Obama and Biden.
Well, let's see...
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DNC Chairwoman and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and now, President Obama...all suggesting that Rep. Anthony Weiner should resign.
Does that mean this is finally over?
No way, Weiner is a loud mouth egotistical lunatic.
Anthony you have been voted off the island.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. The President's opinion carries alot of poltical weight. When the President Of The United States says this in public. Then Weiner needs to go!
see ya wiener! You now have no credibility with your leadership.
Weiner will resign by Friday. The heat is too intense ..or you can look at like a snowball that is rolling down a hill that is getting bigger and bigger.
Weiner has been disgraced... him trying to hang on by his fingernails is only going to make him look worse than now..if possible.
Mixed Bag, I'm afraid it's not over until the fat lady with the Red Wig sings.... and she has a supply of cigarettes and southern comfort to last until November, 2012! Then, and only then can we rest and recover from both her and the damage the liberals have wrought....!
So, why don't You resign Obama ? You're obviously too stupid to actually be a president of anything. You are just like other common liars and thugs, such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, blah blah blah. Oh, and yes I've read the books such as: SHAKEDOWN. What a damned moron this Jackson is, and you are not surprisingly any different Barry. Do us all a favor and get out now.
Dave, there is a place reserved in HELL for you and those who share your views. Is this a Black thing? I noticed you failed to mention the many White politicians who has disgraced themselves by violating the publics trust
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So, why don't You resign Obama ? You're obviously too stupid to actually be a president of anything. You are just like other common liars and thugs, such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, blah blah blah. Oh, and yes I've read the books such as: SHAKEDOWN. What a damned moron this Jackson is, and you are not surprisingly any different Barry. Do us all a favor and get out now.
I knew some stupid comment like yours would come from a low-level t-bagger. Why don't you go over to Fox where you'd be more comfortable with the rest of the bigots?
Rev Jesse Jackson is not a moron. He delivered hostages from Serbia when a president with an army couldn't;so watch your mouth hater.
Based upon the recent poll numbers, Anthony Wiener is thinking that "if I were Obama, I would resign...!!!"
There are at least two things that Obama and Wiener have in common:
(1) Both Obama and Wiener have the same mutual disrespect for one another
(2) Both enjoy the internet
If I was Obama I would resign.
If I were Weiner, I would resign "because of various personal distractions". Right answer, wrong reason. The critical factor in Weiner retaining his seat is that congressional decisions that are vital to our entire nation are being affected by someone who is has poor judgement, and who may be emotionally unbalanced. This is not just a matter of him being "distracted". Additionally, lack of judgement alone is sufficient reason to terminate his security clearance. The fact that Obama addressed only the superficial effect, and ignored the potential danger of poor congressional decision-making on our entire nation, says much more about Obama than about Weiner.
There they go again! Disrespecting the President of the United States. Calling names. Telling lies.
Who is Rudy?
Rudy Gonzales, you've got it wrong! It is Obama who doesn't respect us!
...and you know this because...?
Thank you for your input on the Weiner Mr President, it is much appreciated - also, your confidence in the GOP's and Democrats willingness to compromise on raising the debt ceiling, we really need that to happen to save the country from having a bad credit rating - hopefully we can get up to around the 50 Trillion mark. That should hold us for awhile as the new jobs are being created across the US.
Obama you are a Weiner. Please do us all a favor and resign. Thank you.
Arizonatime==Perhaps, but you have just proven that you are a *rick!
They both should resign, save them the embarrasment of being fired by us.
dartatak---So you know that for a fact. Why don't we wait until 2012 , I think there is a lot of voter remose from the 2010 election out there.
2012......2012.........2012.......countdown begins now, SS
What golf course were they able to catch up with Obama for his comment?
rick plus numbers====Maybe the same course Boehner plays.
Rick I think you failed to mention who Obama was golfing with!
To Arizonatime and those of his ilk (Repub "majority in AZ), Obama is the best president the US has ever had. Your ilk are being heard more because most Indigenous residents of this state don't have as much access to tech & mass media as you do, but your voices are actually minorities if the Indig & Hispanic voices were publicized as often as the pale, male, and stale bigoted, racist ones are. Palin is also not welcome in Indian country.
Oh....If only Barack were Anthony The Weiner, then maybe both of the fools would be gone!!