Obama will fight for middle-class regardless of midterm results - White House
- 10 years ago
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The White House says President Barack Obama is optimistic that Democrats will retain control of the U.S. Senate during Tuesday's (November 4) midterm elections, but that no matter what, he would continue to champion policies that support the middle-class.
"Regardless of the outcome, over the course of the next two years, the president will look for ways to use his executive authority to benefit middle-class families," said White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest.
"The president's going to continue to look for partners on Capitol Hill, Democrats or Republicans, who are willing to work with him on policies that benefit middle-class families. I keep saying that because that is the item that's at the top of the president's agenda. And the president's going to leave no stone unturned in his effort to try to make progress in some of these issues," he added.
Republicans are expected to pick up seats in the Senate, but polls show eig
The White House says President Barack Obama is optimistic that Democrats will retain control of the U.S. Senate during Tuesday's (November 4) midterm elections, but that no matter what, he would continue to champion policies that support the middle-class.
"Regardless of the outcome, over the course of the next two years, the president will look for ways to use his executive authority to benefit middle-class families," said White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest.
"The president's going to continue to look for partners on Capitol Hill, Democrats or Republicans, who are willing to work with him on policies that benefit middle-class families. I keep saying that because that is the item that's at the top of the president's agenda. And the president's going to leave no stone unturned in his effort to try to make progress in some of these issues," he added.
Republicans are expected to pick up seats in the Senate, but polls show eig