Why didn't Obama tell the House Republicans to buzz off?

I think he just did.*

Democrats will keep the house and senate in November. They will loose ground, but maintain majorities. The economy is sustaining growth now and the banks are begining to lend money again. there are no more excuses for republicans to cling to other than be exposed as the "party before country" hypocrites that they are. I believe that the independant majority of this country has seen the truth already. Scott Brown will be a moderate voice in the Republican party or face losing in 2012. He will work with Dems in a lit of issues.

Basically, it would be bad form for the Prez to disrespect elected representatives like that. Even though it's not beneath them.

EDIT - I don't see it as disrespect as much as political capital. America is supportive of Obama while Pelosi and Reid are less popular. You can snub a senator or representative, but if you snub a president, then it shows that you are not sincere in your concern for the country.

in the world of reality

Obama and the Democrats have to pander to the GOP

as they had one year to force their agenda down the throats

of the public

now its payback time for these politicians

just like it was payback for eight years of Bush Jr.

At least the Republicans stick together

Democrats have a long history of biting the hand that feeds them

right now Obama has lost the inititive on health care

kept the wars on terrorism Going~and going and going

and screwed up the Stimulus Bills and gave the $$$ to the

wrong people

Obama is an adult and has class so he took on the Republicans. He proceeded to make them look foolish. You know he was effective in his arguments because Fox "News" cut away from their coverage rather than continue to let people see how stupid the Republicans were looking. Other networks covered it to the end.

It's disturbing to see how detached from reality many of the answerer's to your question are.

The Republicans are going to gain leadership of both houses & the white house in the next 6 years

Gee, that would really make him look dignified and professional now wouldn't it. Your rant went kinda like in a hundred directions and didn't seem to go anywhere. Better get used to having republicans back in charge again!

Nancy Pelosi's brain is swimming in botox. Obama is full of crap. Democrats are going to fall like dominos. Wah, wah.

If you're referring to the GOP House confernece in Baltimore, it's hard to do since he asked to be invited. Anyhow, he's been telling Republicans to buzz off since he was inaugurated.

Why do you think>?

Because he needs them.. and he needs the Independents too.

He had a majority and he still couldn't get anything done.. so now he is sucking up!

I think he pretty much did!

I thought the Q&A was great! President Obama was ready for any question they asked him!

I thought he was outstanding! I doubt it will happen again...

Because that would not be an intelligent thing to do.