In the last three hours, there have been reports by the New York Times and other media that Obama and Boehner are reaching a big deal on the debt ceiling. This position is reinforced by the fact that Boehner has called a meeting of the Trpublican caucus in the House for 9 am Friday. On the other hand, the White House spokesman confirmed within the last hour that a deal was not close. And, of course, no one from the White House or the Congress has disclosed what it is that they are discussing.
So here we are just days from the deadline announced by the White House, and Obama has yet to put forward any plan. That's right, Obama has proposed nothing, zilch, nada! He must have something that he is discussing with the GOP, but not anything that he is prepared to disclose to the American people.
It is truly unfair to the American people for these talks to proceed in this manner. We all have a right to know what is being discussed. Further, we need a president who actually understands what leadership means. Contrary to Obama's core beliefs, leadership is not making speeches. Rather, it is making choices and decisions, something that Obama seems unable to do.
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