The President has been making the rounds preaching the virtues of spending within one’s income and saving for the future. If that sounds schizophrenic, it is, coming on the heels of his reckless budget. In making his point, Mr. Obama in effect dismissively refers to Las Vegas as a frivolous and wasteful use of money. This being his second such dismissive remark about Sin City, the reaction came forcefully. Even Harry Reid told Obama to knock it off. But it was Las Vegas mayor, Oscar Goodman, who was most forceful. Accusing Obama of having a psychological problem and being a slow learner, Goodman told Obama that he was not welcome in Las Vegas unless he straightened this matter put quickly. Ouch! And Goodman is not a Republican. Republicans don’t win political races in Vegas. The President caved quickly.
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