Taking the issues to the people has been a long standing method to focusing the politically driven in Washington to act. This is about what is best for the students in our country. In 2007 the majority Democrats had to make concessions to a Republican President so it wouldn't be vetoed. I am please the President took up the issue before it got out of control.
The Republicans are politically driven in their leadership. It is obvious. They take a stand on everything. Speaker Boner's knee jerk reaction to Romney's statement is evidence to the fact.
Student Loan Interest Rate Vote (click here)
One week ago, the White House announced that President Obama would go on a two day, three state trip to call for action in Congress on a bill that would prevent a doubling of interest rates for student loans....