Obama Claims Dems Have Harder Job' Than Republicans Because They're Not As Mean, Tough, and Nasty'

"So we believe in government as a tool for good for as a potential force to more jobs and as a way to make sure that the planet doesn't roast. To make sure that as we move forward and the economy grows, that everybody, and not just some, are benefiting and the kids are getting a good education. And what that means is that we have to think about the consequences of our actions."

"The rest of the time has been spent focusing on pouring a huge amount of money into ICE and other issues that matter to Republican voters but those can be easily reversed, Obama said. He also agreed that Republicans were not concerned with upholding longstanding norms. Obama said he doesn't want Democrats to do the same thing. I don't want us to have a slash and burn strategy where we don't care about rule of law, we don't care"

Democrats believe government is a tool for good, used to create jobs, protect the planet, expand economic benefits, and improve education. That approach requires thinking about consequences, building working majorities to pass and implement laws, and delivering tangible results as the economy grows. Republicans focus on tearing things down, prioritize spending on ICE and issues that appeal to their voters, and have passed fewer significant laws. Republicans show less concern for longstanding norms. Democrats face a harder task because governing demands coalition-building and accountability, yet must avoid adopting a slash-and-burn approach that disregards rule of law.

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