Clinton blames Republican leaders for a ‘paralyzed’ Congress
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis today on the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union, America’s economy, and other issues.
INDIANAPOLIS » Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton chastised Republican lawmakers today for a “paralyzed” Congress, saying they’ve fueled populist anger by refusing to “do their job.”
Clinton ticked off a list of items that GOP congressional leaders have refused to schedule for a vote. They include a proposed immigration overhaul, holding confirmation hearings to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, and strengthening background checks and banning firearms sales to people on the government no-fly list.
Her remarks come as voter unrest has fueled the outsider candidacies of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, as well as her Democratic primary opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“Leaders in Congress refuse to act on a wide range of issues that really matter to American working families,” Clinton said during an address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis.
“I know we can respect the Second Amendment and make common-sense reforms,” she said. “Yet Congress is paralyzed. Not a filibuster in the Senate, not a sit-in in the House could convince the leadership to move forward. I really believe the American people deserve better.”
Clinton was referring to an effort by Democrats in the Senate and House to advance gun control legislation in the aftermath of the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting. The National Rifle Association opposed the measures. Senate Democrats held a 15-hour filibuster over the issue, while those in the House held a 25-hour sit-in that ground proceedings nearly to a halt last week.
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She also touched on the Senate’s refusal to hold confirmation hearings for President Barack Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland.
“They could vote down Judge Garland but instead they refuse to act,” Clinton said. “I think that is part of what is driving the frustration on the part of so many Americans. Let’s have a vote. We’re a democracy. Either vote somebody up or vote somebody down.”
Clinton also contrasted Republicans in Congress with the mayors in the audience.
“Mayors show up. You do your job. The American people show up and do their job. We should expect nothing less from the United States Congress,” Clinton said. “Instead of solving problems, Washington is too often making them worse.”
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Only thing transparent about Hillary is her dishonesty!!!
Who posted her bail?
Has she been charged with something?
Not yet but the word is she will will endorse Bernie.
Where was The Commander in Chief on 9/11/2012?
Of course, it was Obama and Clinton who came up with all these hot button issues so he could criticize the GOP.
Really? Hot button issues? A conservative Supreme Court nominee is a “hot button” issue for the conservative GOP? Common sense gun reform? Possibly, the only “warm button” issue is immigration reform.
But, of course! It’s NEVER the democrats’ fault. I’ll never forget one Harry “Sissy” Reid. You want to know where the road block was, that is where the blame lies.
Now you are talking corruption. They own Harry.
Well, the Republicans have obstructed every bill Obama has presented for almost 8 years, and they’ve shy away from actually presenting anything themselves.
For the first two years, two years, Obama had the Congress.
It’s about time she took over from Obama.
Sure looks like Tammy Faye Bakker
I’m sure kanakas appreciate your no class comments. Boola no can handle. Typical Clinton pawn.
Therefore your descent to a similar level is supposedly justified?
Klas, boo, not even . All yours, Heard she’s bi-lingual.
Now you are talking corruption. They own Harry.
When you guys leaving for Philly? What? Not delegates? Come on. Say it’s not true.
We’re leaving on the 15th.
Hmmm … maybe Obama as the President, as the CEO, as the big boss should hold some responsibility for the gridlock on the hill. It didn’t help that he trashed the GOP congress on talk shows. Will Clinton do better? She like Obama is part of the mighty machine.
“http://www.ora.tv/politicking/2016/3/29/gary-johnson-term-limits-are-the-silver-bullet-to-the-system”. Just sayin….
Rope more dopes. The Democrats to release their version of the night of the Benghazi Massacre. President Obama’s whereabouts undetermined. Working late? Lawyer advises not to answer. Transparent? Hillary went to bed. Was she alone? Bi-lingual?
Latest poll shows Hillary with big lead. Majority of those polled are Democrats?
And we all know that most polls are useless anyway. Look at the poll they took on Brexit. They bet the bank on them not leaving and now they are screaming the world is coming to an end because the people didn’t vote according to the polls.
Those darn founders and that separation of powers thing really does bug her but hey they have long since run over the ” consent of the governed” principle.
Where was Obama on 9/11/2012?
Went to bed early. Exhausted from his 2 rounds of golf that day.
It nothing to do with Obama. Obama is such a saint! But the GOP didn’t like Obama’s proposals and then all the paralysis happens. Obama and now are unreasonable and unbendable.
LH does not know the truth or cares. Met lots of them in the military and you get an indication right away as soon as their mouth opens. Congress is filled with them as is our legislature. Auwe!