Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue gave a scathing assessment of the Obama administration’s business agenda on Tuesday — and delivered a clear threat to Democrats running for election in 2010.
“We are not in presidential politics,” said Donohue. “But we’re going to be in a lot of politics in the House and the Senate and the judicial politics in this country.”
Donohue criticized proposals to reform health care, overhaul the financial system and cap the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, saying the Democratic agenda will undermine private industry and eliminate jobs.
“Congress, the administration and the states must recognize that our weak economy simply could not sustain all the new taxes, regulations and mandates now under consideration,’ said Donohue. “It’s a sure-fire recipe for double-dip recession, or worse.”
The Chamber plans to dramatically expand its $100 million campaign for free enterprise — a lobbying effort that was harshly criticized by the administration.
And it plans to organize the largest, most aggressive election campaign in its history.
“The Chamber will highlight lawmakers and candidates who support a pro-jobs agenda and hold accountable those who don’t,” said Donohue. - Politico Story
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