Obama Calls For Revision In Stupak Amendment
President Obama said yesterday that the Stupak Amendment should be revised, in the hopes that neither pro-choicers nor pro-lifers feel “betrayed” by any change in the status quo. “I want to make sure that the provision that emerges meets that test,” said Obama, “that we are not in some way sneaking in funding for abortions, but, on the other hand, that we’re not restricting women’s insurance choices.”
Obama’s Day Ahead
President Obama and the First Lady will depart the White House at 9:05 a.m. ET, arriving in Killeen, Texas, at 12:25 p.m. ET. They will meet at 12:50 p.m. ET with families of the fallen at Fort Hood, and with wounded soldiers and their families at 1:20 p.m. ET. President Obama will address the Fort Hood community at 2 p.m. ET. They will meet with wounded soldiers at 3:25 p.m. ET, and depart from Killeen at 4:20 p.m. ET. They will arrive back at the White House at 8:35 p.m. ET.
Biden’s Day Ahead
Vice President Biden will be in Fort Lewis, Washington state. At 4 p.m. ET, he will attend a memorial service for Fort Lewis soldiers who were killed on October 27 in Afghanistan. He will address the Fort Lewis community, and also meet with families of the fallen soldiers. He will return to Washington, DC, in the evening.
Palin Headed To Iowa For Book Tour
Former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) will be traveling to Iowa as part of her book tour. Palin will be visiting Sioux City, located in the Republican stronghold of western Iowa, on December 6.
Senate Confirms Obama Court Nominee, Puts Richmond Appeals Court Under Dem Majority
The Senate last night confirmed U.S. District Judge Andre Davis for the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia — a big victory for President Obama, as it flips the partisan makeup of that appeals court to a 6-5 Democratic edge.
Obama Wants To Visit Hiroshima And Nagasaki ‘At Some Point’
President Obama told a Japanese broadcaster that he would like to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, though he will not be able to do so in his trip to Japan this weekend. “The memories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are etched in the minds of the world and I would be honored to have the opportunity to visit those cities at some point during my presidency,” said Obama.
NYT: Dems Juggle Ideology And Pragmatism
The New York Times reports that Democrats face a dilemma of juggling ideology, with the hard demands of the party’s base, against the pragmatism of governing and maintaining a large majority. “What’s the alternative?” said Rep. George Miller (D-CA). “To remain in the minority? I tried that for 12 years, and this is much better, whatever the makeup of the caucus.”
