Obama: Jobs Not 'Most Important Domestic Priority'

President Obama famously cancelled his planned trip to Asia to stay in DC for today’s health care vote. Canceling long-standing diplomatic missions should not be done lightly. In this video clip, Obama responds to gentle grilling from a reporter from Indonesian TV about his decision to scuttle the trip. His answers reveal a lot about what is happening on the Hill today.

Health care is the ‘most important domestic priority’? Really? To whom? Andy Stern, perhaps. And the leftist netroots, probably. And, we guess, certain Democrats on the Hill. But for the public at large? Read more ...