Spencer Platt/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — He’s not worried about running for re-election.
President Obama delivered remarks Saturday evening at the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner and didn’t hesitate to take swings at the GOP, saying Republicans had promised to lower unemployment to 6 percent by 2017, but unemployment currently rests at 5.1 percent today.
“You didn’t hear much about that in the Republican debate Wednesday night,” joked President Obama.
At one point he also expressed visible frustration, saying Fox News has put forth a false narrative that he doesn’t stand with law enforcement.
“I want to repeat, because this somehow this never shows up on Fox News,” the president said. “I want to repeat because I’ve said it a lot, unwaveringly. All the time. Our law enforcement officers do outstanding work in an incredibly difficult and dangerous job.”
The president continued, raising his voice in clear frustration, which drew heavy applause from the audience.
“There is no contradiction between us caring about our law enforcement officers and also making sure that our laws are applied fairly,” President Obama said. “Do not make this as an ‘either/or’ proposition, this is a ‘both/and’ proposition. We want to protect our police officers and we’ll do a better job doing it if our communities can feel confident that they’re being treated fairly. Hope I’m making that clear.”
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