Democrats Freak Out at Gov. Jindal’s Suggestions to Obama

Democrats Freak Out at Gov. Jindal’s Suggestions to Obama

Governor Bobby Jindal ruffled Democratic feathers  at a press conference following Monday’s Governors’ meeting with the President. Naturally, the President claimed the meeting was harmonious, but Jindal’s comments and the reactions from Democratic governors suggest the meeting was not as peaceful as Obama likes to imagine.

Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal lashed out first, saying if Obama were serious about growing the economy he would approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and take other executive actions.

Instead, Jindal said, Obama “seems to be waving the white flag of surrender” on the economy by focusing on raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10, up from $7.25. “The Obama economy is now the minimum wage economy. I think we can do better than that,” Jindal said.

Jindal’s statements were the kind that Republicans often make on television appearances or at partisan events. But his colleagues had been instead expressing wide agreement and appreciation for the president’s time. Some of the governors began shaking their heads, and Hawaii Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie began audibly mumbling to others around him even as Jindal was speaking.

Source: GOPUSA

Photo: Gage Skidmore on Flickr



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