Obama: GOP Blocking Consumer Watchdog

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President Obama is in Ohio today speaking on behalf of his expected recess appointment of Richard Cordray to the CFPB:

For almost half a year, Republicans in the Senate have blocked his confirmation. They’ve refused to even give Richard and up-or-down vote. It’s not because he’s unqualified. There is no question that Richard is the right person for this job. He’s got support from Democrats and Republicans.

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