Bipartisan Unity

Both sides mad about meeting cancellation.

From Playbook:

Democratic official: "It sends a really bad signal. When the president wants to meet with you to talk about jobs and the lame duck, you make the time to do it. He keeps extending the hand of friendship, and they keep slapping it away."

Senate GOP leadership aide: “This would've been easier had they checked schedules on the front end instead of announcing meetings from the podium.”

House GOP leadership aide: "No spin from Democrats still reeling from the election results and their internal crack-up will change that.”

Earlier: White House postpones Obama meet with Boehner, McConnell and Co. until November 30.

Statement by the Press Secretary

At the request of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner due to scheduling conflicts in organizing their caucuses, the President’s meeting with bipartisan leaders will now take place at the White House on Tuesday, November 30th.