Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford: We want to have a national conversation about the economy while Democrats want to make decisions for Americans from the board room

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James Lankford, who has emerged as a vocal and articulate member of the freshman class, makes a good point today at RedState about an important philosophical difference between Republicans and Democrats:

Republicans want to have a national debate to build public consensus while Democrats want to build a private consensus and then tell the American people where we are going next. The frustration Republicans have with the President’s unwillingness to lead with a plan is likely matched by the President’s frustration with a Republican party that wants to have a national conversation. As the President contemplates our transparency, we contemplate his exclusivity.  I believe that the President needs to come up with his own plan and let the country debate it. He is the President of the United States, and his job is to lead – not just book the meeting room.