The Republicans believe they have President Obama in a box: either he approves a controversial Canadian oil pipeline or they accuse him of depriving the nation of jobs. Mr. Obama can and should push back hard.
This is precisely the moment for him to argue the case for alternative fuel sources and clean energy jobs - and to lambaste the Republicans for doubling down on conventional fuels while ceding a $5 trillion global clean technology market (and the jobs that go with it) to more aggressive competitors like China and Germany.
The payroll tax cut bill, which Mr. Obama signed last...
Out with the old, in with the new plan.
After a year of policy fights in Washington that have left all sides bloodied, the Associated Press reports that President Obama's New Year's resolution is to push on without Congress. The president will instead use his reach on the campaign trail to advocate for his policies, and use his executive powers in Washington to try and boost the economy without the approval of capitol hill.