“In times like these we need to unite and on behalf of the American people.” You, me have heard  that time and again, and particularly from the GOP who constantly accuse the president of not attempting to work with them. So yesterday he took a bold step.. attending their conference and in a QA session, answered their questions. Take a look.

 Declared as the most ‘liberal’ president by the GOP, president Obama in a stellar moment in American politics moved  ‘Right’  into GOP territory to answer their questions. There were some great exchanges. Direct and unfiltered. The president was outstanding. Apparently enjoying the format… and an opportunity to make ‘nice.’

Yes, he reached out. But will it change anything?  Absolutely not. The GOP given what I sense will continue to say they have been left out of the process.  Despite the President’s attempt to be a ‘uniter’ Republicans will continue their tactics for a come back during the mid-terms, they are busy solidifying their base, teabaggers and all.  Nevertheless this was a good start– for politicans (The GOP and the president)  to turn a new page.

Yet,  don’t be surprised if nothing changes. The partisan approach to solving issues of concern to the nation.  Why?  A great deal of ‘sludge’ still circles the Capitol. Legislation moves, NOT.  At best, a bare trickle.

However, join the conversation, chime in!   Was this a great idea on the part of the President? Want to see more of this? Or is the president waisting his time at reaching out– as many in his party thinks?

VernaSmith