Obama accuses Republicans of peddling 'snake oil'
Sunday, 24 October 2010
LAS VEGAS, Oct 23 (Reuters): President Barack Obama, fighting to keep Democrats in control of the US Senate, accused Republicans Friday of peddling discredited "snake oil ideas" about the US economy.
On a five-day sprint through western states, he also entered the highest profile race of the Nov. 2 congressional elections-a contest between Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Republican Tea Party favourite Sharron Angle.
Obama portrayed the embattled Reid as a champion for the middle class who stays awake at night worrying about people whose houses have been foreclosed.
Races in the West are among a handful that could determine whether Democrats hold onto their majority in the Senate.
On a five-day sprint through western states, he also entered the highest profile race of the Nov. 2 congressional elections-a contest between Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Republican Tea Party favourite Sharron Angle.
Obama portrayed the embattled Reid as a champion for the middle class who stays awake at night worrying about people whose houses have been foreclosed.
Races in the West are among a handful that could determine whether Democrats hold onto their majority in the Senate.