Russ: Yep.
President Obama: And that’s when …
Russ: The Tea Party.
President Obama: The Tea Party came up and the House of Representatives came up and for the last four years they have blocked everything. They have precipitated what was almost another economic crisis when they shut down the government. And the, you know, that is preventable. But it’s only going to be preventable if people go to the polls. And so, you know, if you want to see me and Michelle and our agenda move forward we’ve got to make sure that, you know, we’ve got a congress that cooperates, I need everybody to go out there and vote.
Russ: Yeah. And, you know, Mr. President, I know you mentioned the Tea Party, this group has been so destructive and even if there are policies that actually helps them, this is what’s so mindboggling about this. You know, legislation that actually helps them as individuals, and their constituents, they don’t care. It’s, and I don’t know if it’s personal with you or whatever it is, but, you know, they snuck in last time. This is an opportunity for everybody out there listening to the President and my voice to go November 4th and vote. There are, you know, I’m looking at the polls. It’s really, really tight. And it could go one way or the other. And your vote can make that difference.
President Obama: Well, it is absolutely true. And, as I said, a lot of states now have early voting. And that is easy. I went in there. There was no line, no wait. And so we just need people to go ahead and take responsibility. Here’s what doesn’t work is just sitting home and complaining about stuff.
Russ: There you go.
President Obama: But what does work is when people go out there and make it their personal business to cast their ballot and that ends up making a real difference across the board.
Russ: Right. Mr. President, thank you so much for your time this morning. And it’s always a pleasure talking to you. And I am, I’m on your side on this, I mean, whether, I don’t care how you guys vote, actually I do, but I’m not going to tell you how to vote; please get out there to vote. Early voting is happening right now. November 4th, a big, big day, y’all. Mr. President, thank you so much, I appreciate it.
President Obama: I appreciate you. Bye-bye.
Russ: You tell the wife I said hello.
President Obama: Will do. Thanks, Russ.
Russ: Bye-bye.
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