White House walks back Obama's 'crazies' comment
By Susan Crabtree • 8/25/15 5:57 PM
The White House on Tuesday walked back on President Obama's comments during a Nevada fundraiser Monday night when he referred to some of his political opponents in Congress as "crazies."
In his comments at the fundraiser, president acknowledged that he was back from vacation feeling "refreshed, renewed, recharged" and "a little feisty."
On the feisty score, he didn't waste time saying he was ready for the fall's legislative battles, noting that he had ridden to the fundraiser with Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid. The two, he said, did some reminiscing and spent time "figuring out how we are going to deal with the crazies in terms of managing some problems."
Some reporters and critics immediately interpreted the "crazies" comment as referring to those opposing the Iran nuclear deal. The White House Tuesday denied that it was a reference to Iran deal opponents but admitted the president was "flip" with his language.
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"After spending a few weeks away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, the president came back from vacation and was remarking with Sen. Reid on the challenges they face this fall," White House deputy press secretary Eric Schultz told reporters traveling with Obama on Air Force One.
"And he may have been a little flip in his language, but we have seen Republicans do wildly irresponsible things in the past," he said, specifically mentioning the government shut down.
By Susan Crabtree • 8/25/15 5:57 PM
The White House on Tuesday walked back on President Obama's comments during a Nevada fundraiser Monday night when he referred to some of his political opponents in Congress as "crazies."
In his comments at the fundraiser, president acknowledged that he was back from vacation feeling "refreshed, renewed, recharged" and "a little feisty."
On the feisty score, he didn't waste time saying he was ready for the fall's legislative battles, noting that he had ridden to the fundraiser with Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid. The two, he said, did some reminiscing and spent time "figuring out how we are going to deal with the crazies in terms of managing some problems."
Some reporters and critics immediately interpreted the "crazies" comment as referring to those opposing the Iran nuclear deal. The White House Tuesday denied that it was a reference to Iran deal opponents but admitted the president was "flip" with his language.
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"After spending a few weeks away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, the president came back from vacation and was remarking with Sen. Reid on the challenges they face this fall," White House deputy press secretary Eric Schultz told reporters traveling with Obama on Air Force One.
"And he may have been a little flip in his language, but we have seen Republicans do wildly irresponsible things in the past," he said, specifically mentioning the government shut down.
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