17:00 Central Time
Bret Baier asks his first question about the Slaughter Rule: Yes or no, do you support this approach to passage?
Obama immediately begins to bob and weave. At 9 minutes after, he's still bobbing and weaving, changing the subject, refusing to acknowledge his own words as a Senator.
He still won't answer the question--he's conducting his own filibuster!
Won't answer about specific state-by-state deals. He claims the process is transparent, that 'everyone knows' what's in the bill.
Bret keeps attempting to pose a question, and Obama won't stop jabbering. It's like Bill Clinton from the late 1990's.
12 after--he's still jabbering.
Baier is asking about Medicare.
Baier quotes the chief actuary contradicting Obama's claims. Obama brushes it aside.
More double-talk.
18 after--still jabbering.
This lowers the number of questions that can be asked, of course.
19 after--Baier APOLOGIZES to Himself!?!?!?!?!?????
Obama is acting outrageously, and will not answer questions. He talks, and talks, and talks, generating words and confusion.
Yet one more post-modern president...
This did not go well for Himself, which explains the wierd statement release just before the interview aired, accusing Fox News of spreading lies, naming Glenn Beck in particular.
Looked at WhiteHouse.gov for the quote, and it's not there. Will have to search further.
For the younger ones amongst you: The 'Rope-A-Dope' was Muhammed Ali's technique for winning fights. He would lean against the ropes, raise his arms, and let opponents beat themselves into exhaustion and frustration. Later opponents figured this out, and refused to play. He was drawn into the ring and forced to box, and his career was ended. He is also so injured from the process as to be tragically disabled.
No boxer has attempted it since. Of course, politicians love it.
It's always worked for them.
Until now.
The Call List:
OS called the offices of Lincoln Davis (TN-4), in both Rockwood and Washington. No answer, anywhere.
Heath Shuler's office in NC answered politely, and he's undecided.
Chandler (KY-6) indicated he will vote 'No'.
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