DeMint, Other Republicans Ready To Skip President Obama’s Job Speech

A few Republicans are saying they will skip President Obama’s job speech on Thursday. Senator Jim DeMint from South Carolina said he is just too “frustrated” to attend. President Obama’s job speech isn’t off to the best start. While dealing with his lowest approval ratings ever, President Obama is trying to get the attention of Republicans in Congress. The joint address was originally scheduled for September 7, but at the request of Republicans, the job’s speech was moved to September 8. Despite the schedule flexibility, some Republicans have said they will be a no show for the President’s speech regardless. Jim DeMint, the Tea Party Republican Senator from South Carolina, is one such hold out. MORE