By Michael Short
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding President Obama’s campaign trip to Philadelphia today for his 30th and 31st fundraisers after spending yesterday’s press conference scolding Congress to stay in town and work:
“Yesterday the president took an opportunity to speak to the American people to demagogue Republicans and point fingers, saying ‘leaders are going to lead.’ The very next day the President is jetting off to Philadelphia to line his campaign coffers. Is this the kind of leadership Obama was talking about? Instead of telling the American people how he planned to turn the economy around and create jobs, he chose to use national TV time to play politics. The truth is Team Obama is nervous about his reelection because it is clear Obama owns this economy – just as David Plouffe said this morning on the Today Show – and his policies have failed. As a result, the president has replaced hope and change with partisan politics at all costs, even if it means keeping his job while so many Americans lose theirs.”
BACKGROUND:
Obama’s Schedule: June 30, 2011
3:15 PM
Obama departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews.
3:30 PM
Obama departs Joint Base Andrews en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4:15 PM
Obama arrives in Philadelphia.
5:35 PM
Obama delivers remarks at a DNC event.
8:30 PM
Obama delivers remarks at a DNC event.
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