CNN Presses Reid on Whether Congress’ Low Approval Rating is Really All the GOP’s Fault
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union“ Sunday, where he discussed Congress’ embarrassingly low approval ratings among the American people.
According to CNN, Congress has an overall approval rating of a mere 10%, and a disapproval rating of 82%.
When asked if he thinks he’ll hang on to the majority in the Senate in light of these numbers, Reid replied, “If they had polled me I would have been with the majority here. I think Congress looks bad; I think the obstructionism we’ve had…has turned the American people. What the Republicans have done, stopping us from doing the most simple things…”
But at this point, CNN’s Candy Crowley interrupted him with the question, “Is it all their fault?”
Reid continued by bemoaning Republican tactics, asking, “why does everything have to be fight?” But Crowley pressed him again, asking, “Is there nothing that the Democrats are doing to add to this?”
Sen. Reid proceeded to lament on the difficulty of confirming federal judges, but once again failed to answer the question head-on. Watch the full clip below, courtesy of Mediaite:
Reid, who hates how everything has become a fight, has in the past claimed that Republicans want to put arsenic and mercury in the drinking water:
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Comments (119)
TexBork
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:19pmOf course it‘s all the republican’s fault. I think the last election proves that. (I think I can actually say that with a straight face.)
Report Post »FlatFoot
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:29pmSomewhere out there in the vast expanse of the Nevada desert, amongst the dirt and rocks and creepy-crawly things that slither across the earth, a sad Cowboy rhymes a woeful song — while he pokes a Harry Reid with a stick.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:35pmO M G — Obama Must Go
Subject: Obama Puts Heat on Fox News to Prevent Hannity from Airing this Piece
I guess this video lays to rest any questions as to where our President stands on religion.
This is a video that Sean Hannity of FOX News has been trying to show that has consistently been blocked by the Obama Administration for several weeks.
Watch it now before it gets pulled from the internet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tCAffMSWSzY#t=28
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:38pm@flatfoot
All the while, someone is beating Candy, with the ugly stick!
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:50pmyep have all those vids
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:12pmOh, give me a break! Please!
Ever see a third grader argue their reasoning for stealing something?
It was ALL their fault (pointing to an accomplice)! I didn’t do anything. It’s ALL their fault. I was just there. I had nothing to do with it.
A stupid child, like Harry represents in this analogy, will never accept any culpability for their incredibly poor judgement. In this case, the poor judgement “IS” criminal and reckless, IMHBLO.
And Harry “IS” the ring leader.
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:47pmThere will always be some dumb masses(thanks Neal) who will believe anything but thanks to Al Gore and the invention of the internet more people are finding the truth on their own. Harry, you need help finding it.
Report Post »Glock31
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:56pmharry reid is a bastard. he doesnt bring up a single bill the house passes if HE doesnt agree with it. its disgusting that this one puny little man can obstruct the entire congressional process. I cant wait until this loser is replaced by a republican majority leader in november
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:00amComon, Nevada! What the hell are you thinking? Hairy Reed is so obviously STUPID! Literally, he has an I.Q. of 65!! That’s just enough brain power to move his own feet! VOTE THIS MORON OUT!!!
Report Post »little big man
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:51amwhy didn’t the reporter ask how come reid has tabled so many biet passed in congress and just sit in the senate, and don’t get passed.
He’s a d.i.c.k.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:21am@FLATFOOT
Report Post »Hillarious. Thanks for making my day! That’s pretty sharp wit this early on a Monday.
wayne touchstone
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:14amIt’s the stone wall senate that does not pass anything
Report Post »HKS
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:44amBut stealing money is so easy when you don’t have to balance the books. Now everyone knows that.
Report Post »momsense
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:19pmHarry Reid is nothing but an obstructionist leader and safety valve for Obozo. He‘s the gatekeper for Obozo’s policies. If a bill sponsored by Republicans has a chance of passing, he’ll see it never sees the light of day. Obstructionist—hey Harry–look in the mirror.
Report Post »mikee99
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:40pmGood point
Report Post »dissent
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:57pmExactly. As far as I can tell, the Republicans in the house are doing their job. It’s prince Harry himself who is 100% to blame for the state of things. He just tables any legislation the house sends over and makes sure it never sees a vote. When a leftist says “obstruction” they really mean “not bending over and just doing what we want”. It’s sad that everyone on the left these days is now to dumb to be considered human. The real tragedy is that in spite of having levels of intelligence far lower than an inanimate object, they manage to mimic our language and convince us they’re people.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:18pmNO DEMOCRAT answers a DIRECT question when its directed toward their PARTY.
Watch Debbie Waspy/Barbie Boxer…they deflect and divert
Dingbat Harry taught them well.
DNC MUST send out a daily email so that ALL DEMOCRAPS say the KEY words for the week
This past week the email said say that Rush Limbaugh is the head of RNC—-I swear I heard 6-8 demmiecraps saying this. Thye are like programmed lemmings.
ACCOUNTABILITY? DNC could care less.
HARRY? Where is the BUDGET????
OMG 2012
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:15pmI really dislike this clown. Please Nevada get your heads out of your asses the next time around.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:20pmJUST
I agree. Reid is a dwarfy little man who whines like a pig.
Nevada MUST be crazy to elect him.
Ditto for Massachusetts and Barknee Franko.
OMG 2012
Report Post »arty6164
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:23pmIt was the last-minute round-up of the union flunkies that kept Reid in office. They were “encouraged” to vote for him if you know what I mean.
Report Post »bleuze
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:26pmNevada did not re-elect him. Remember, he was behind in the polls. The unions who were in charge of the electrical process elected him and his son who was the in charge of the electrical ballots for the county elected him!
Report Post »1Sonofliberty
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:15pmI can’t find the slightest hint of honor, integrity, or conscience in this man. Who votes for this guy? That’s the scary part.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:04pmthe unions vote for him
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:12pmWith any luck .. After this coming election …That 10%
Report Post »will the amount of politicians we have in DC with a “ D “ beside their name.
papatom48
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:09pmI am guessing the people of Nevada are oh so proud of this delusional pathetic excuse for a leader. And how does he keep a straight face during his bloviating on any subject you wish to name.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:16pmElected by Gamboling Casino Workers & Unions!
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:08pmlukerw
Report Post »I like the “gamboling” reference. It conjures up wild revelers with ties fashioned into headbands, swinging from the chandelier, screaming “More Champagne!”
IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:09pmAt last they are asking some good questions
Report Post »HKS
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:03pmDemocrats don’t balance books, period. At the local, state and federal levels, none have balanced budgets. They just spend money like drunken sailors. Maybe that could have something to do with a low rating of congress. Basically they all worthless leaches.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:19pmWait………..He can’t get things done? Good
Report Post »POdVet
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 1:50amYou are wrong! They do not spend money like drunken sailors, drunken sailors stop spending when the money in their pockets runs out! While these criminals just steal more from tax payers and go on an even bigger spending binge.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:03pmThe senate has not functioned as a body sense Harry Reid became the leader- he is a dud . He and his son think they are above everyone else.
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:57pmI wish Crowley had reminded Reid how many times he boldly announced that anonther Republican Congress-passed bill was “dead on arrival” – I would have liked to hear him explain how that isn’t obstruction…
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:00pmExactly right.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:54pmHarry is a very unpleasant fellow. He truly is an American obstructionist and a thorn in this country’s side.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:09pmA waste is a terrible thing to mind.
Report Post »FANGS
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:52pmDear Steve Wynn, Please do america a Favor and put Harry out of his job Permanently. Put a contract on the sob.
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:51pmThe tactic of setting up failure then blame the opposition is really starting to stink. Progs are using it more and more.
Report Post »gbfreak
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:49pmDirty harry is the biggest obstructionist of them all. He‘s killed more bills than anyone and of course isn’t taking responsibility for anything – typical socialist mentality. Another obammy puke.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:49pmHow many House jobs bills are sitting in the Senate collecting dust because Democrate refuse to give them the time of day? Huh, Harry?
Last I checked, the Senate is half of Congress, and the Dems control the Senate.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:43pmSorry harry, but you couldn’t be more wrong, and I’m pretty sure not even you believe the crap that you just spewed.
An unprecedented number of conservatives were elected in the last mid term election specifically to put the brakes on the democratic congress running roughshod over the constitution and to restore some sanity. The only reason approval ratings continue to plummet is because the democrats still control the senate and refuse to allow anything sane to happen while continuing to try to push their socialist agenda.
The democratic congress never once even presented a budget for a vote going all the way back to bush, which is why we have been in the never ending cycle of voting on short term continuing resolutions and nearly monthly debt ceiling limit increases. They are trying to push back a determination on the constitutionality of the obamacare law until after the next election. If anyone is being obstructionist it’s liberals.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:40pmReid dares speak of obstructionism? That in itself is a laugh considering how many bills he has allowed to hit the floor. Oops, excuse me, I meant to say how many he has obstructed from going to the floor. Can’t help but remember when the Republicans had both sides of congress it was the dems who lauded themselves for obstructing and blocking the Republicans. But, in the same breath I have to admit that they were giving away the budget faster than drunken sailors on liberty and needed to be stopped. We have to keep this in mind during the next election. Kick the Dems out, and also the all of the RINOs too.
Report Post »ALL4FREEDOM
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:37pmI wonder how much Harry Reid would charge to haunt a house?
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:41pmHmmm, since Halloween is right before the elections, he just may need the practice at a new job. Just as long as we get him out of his position of power now. Then he can just suck on his next four years as far as I am concerned.
Report Post »doomytram
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:37pmOh my goodness! Harry Reid, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck U Shummer are securing the “Broke Back Mountain Democrats and Independents” Vote. (Those befuddled by the disastrous Oblamer) The above are campaigning for Romney ever time they open their mouths. Ha… doosh bag Stephanopolis can’t stay ahead of the commie networks and even salvage this mess for Oblamer.
Wow! Reid, DWS, Pelosi, Shummer, and Oblamer they are the dream team of Jimmy Carter’s. They could take on the world in dewsheness.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:37pmDid you ask Harry why there has been NO Senate DEMOCRAT budget bill for 3 years??
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:36pmIt has to be a fight
Report Post »cause compromise is killing THE U.S.
2theADDLED
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:41pmFunny how they always tout the bill as bipartisan when it favors the Dems.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:06pm2theADDLED
Report Post »It is bipartisan if ONE republican votes for it, Thank you Snowe, Collins and Murkowski.
But if 11 Democrats vote for a bill like perhaps Keystone pipeline it is not mentioned by Brian Williams at NBC AT ALL.
It is a “judicious moderate” if a Republican supports democrat legislation. It is radical if they vote with the values of their party.
I’m with you, I’m sick of it and while a few years ago I would have wanted them to “work together” the democrats will do nothing that would reduce spending, government, reform taxes or strengthen our defense. So at this point I want both the house and senate and a president who will not veto conservative legislation, virtually anyone but Obama. And steamroller their sorry asses.
Micmac
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:35pmWhen the Rs bring a bill up to the Senate floor who is it that doesn’t let it be voted on time and time again?
They could have pushed him but they didn’t. Not unexpected…ask the hard questions to look like they are being tough on the Progressives, but Reid knows ahead of time the questions and already has his response ready. Great theatre but not news. Playing to the viewers.
NoBama 2012
Report Post »HumbleCitizen
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:35pmIt‘s all Bush’s fault.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:38pmWhich one this time??
Report Post »MarcusFL
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:29pmWho’s Bush?
Report Post »TheBurningTruth
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 5:34pmReid… Let’s see. He’s the guy that has blocked virtually many bills from the Republican House with a “Dead on Arrival” statement, but noooo, he’s NOT part of the fight. He’s violated the mandatory requirement of having a budget for over 3 years now. He re-wrote the rules and bribed other senators (Ben Nelson and Claire Mccaskill) to pass a bill that most Senators hadn’t even read.
Yeah Harry. Just keep on thinking it’s all “their” fault. Delusions are nasty to wake up from.
Report Post »Pokerjoe
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 9:32amMost senators? Humm name 1 who really did read it. I called my rep and senator and still they could give me a answer. Why is all this going on? Just why sthe great state of nevada geps this guy around is why passed me. The unions love this crap and they own the casino workers.
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