President says he's committed to working with governors

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

BY JILL COLVIN

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama told dozens of the nation's governors Sunday night that they probably wouldn't agree on all issues, but said he expected they'd find more in common than sometimes is assumed.

He welcomed many of the nation's governors to the White House for an annual dinner, including at least one who may be eyeing his office.

"Within this room, we're not going to agree on everything. But I am committed to working with each and every one of you over the next two years to keep making progress," he said. "And we'll talk more about that tomorrow."

Obama delivered the brief remarks and a toast at the dinner, which coincides with the National Governors Association's winter meeting. He planned to sit down with the group on Monday.

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with National Governors Association Chairman, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, after Gov. Hickenlooper, made his remarks during the National Governors Association, 2015 Governors’ Dinner reception in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)


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[PSPS]

1. Obama "expected they'd find more in common than sometimes is assumed."

President Barack Obama told dozens of the nation's governors Sunday night that they probably wouldn't agree on all issues, but said he expected they'd find more in common than sometimes is assumed.

These are mostly GOP governors. Sadly, what Obama means is "they'd find more in common than sometimes is assumed by his base.

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2. Obama loves him some "bi-partisanship."

[onehandle]

3. Those assholes?

I'm going to STFU now...