SENATOR ARLEN SPECTOR (on speakerphone):
Well, I’m sorry, Mr. President, but with the stimulus bill the way it is now I simply can’t give you my support.
OBAMA:
Well, you’re going to regret this, Arlen. I’ve already got enough Republicans on board, so I don’t need you. So you think long and hard about whether you want to piss me off for a vote that won’t make any difference!
(button being pushed)
OBAMA:
I tell you what, Rahm, I hope he doesn’t see through that bluff. I really need him on this.
SPECTOR:
Uh, I’m still on.
OBAMA:
Oh, you gotta be kidding me.
(button being pushed)
OBAMA:
Hello?
SPECTOR:
Still here.
OBAMA:
How does this stupid phone hang up?!
(multiple buttons being pushed)
SPECTOR:
Still on.
VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN (on speakerphone):
Hello? Did someone conference me in?
