Obama urges democrats to stay on course

President Barack Obama tonight implored Senate Democrats to stay aggressive in pushing through their agenda despite the loss of one vital seat, saying: “We still have to lead.”

President Barack Obama tonight implored Senate Democrats to stay aggressive in pushing through their agenda despite the loss of one vital seat, saying: “We still have to lead.”

Obama sharpened his challenge to Republicans in an attempt to put an emboldened opposition on the spot, warning: “We’ll call them out when they say they want to work with us, and we extend a hand and get a fist in return.”

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