What Obama, Boehner and Hillary Clinton really need this Christmas
The political world will observe a truceon Thursdayas President Obama, members of Congress and their staffs celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
While the holiday break provides time to relax and take stock of the year that was, January is rapidly approaching, bringing with it the first Republican Congress in eight years.
Here are some gifts that politicians could use to help them prepare for whats to come.
President Obama: Executive pen
Obama has only vetoed two bills during his tenure, but he's likely to make up for lost time in 2015.
Republicans have made clear they intend to send a raft of bills to Obamas desk, including legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline, to test his willingness to veto legislation that has bipartisan support.
While the president has said he hopes to work with the GOP, he has suggested a veto pen would be close at hand.
Congress will pass some bills I cannot sign, Obama predicted at his post-election press conference. Im pretty sure Ill take some actions that some in Congress will not like. Thats natural. Thats how our democracy works.
Speaker John Boehner: A case of merlot
The Ohio Republican has been through the fire during his four-year stint as Speaker, and is facing a new challenge as Republicans assume control of Congress.
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What Obama, Boehner and Hillary Clinton really need this Christmas