Strategy Memo: Rush’s Party
Good morning, Washington. Today, President Obama has a full schedule, with the main event being a visit by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The economy should be the focus as both countries look toward recoveries. Obama will also visit both the Transportation and Interior Departments — the former to promote the stimulus plan, and the latter in honor of its 160th birthday. The president also hosts Boy Scouts in the Oval Office, before meeting with Eagle Scout and Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
On the Hill, the Senate continues consideration today of the $410 billion omnibus appropriations bill, with votes scheduled to begin by noon. Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner and OMB Dir. Peter Orszag will be testifying in separate House committees today on Obama’s budget.
And it’s always a good day when voters are voting. Today it’s in Chicago, where the Fifth District seat once held by Rahm Emanuel is up for grabs. The Democratic primary is where all the action is, and despite a wide field, the favorites are Mike Quigley (backed by the Tribune and Sun-Times), Sara Feigenholtz (heavy union support and EMILY’s List), and John Fritchey (backed by most ward organizations).
Here’s what we’re reading this a.m.:
realclearpolitics.com
