WASHINGTON D.C. -
Mitt Romney sits down with his campaign rival President Obama Thursday. The two men are having lunch and are expected to talk about issues they debated during the campaign.
Mitt Romney's visit to the White House marks the first time he's met with President Obama since the two men faced off on the campaign trail. "Tough exchange," Mitt Romney said.
Thursday's private lunch is expected to have a friendlier tone. President Obama first mentioned a meeting during his acceptance speech. "I also look forward to sitting down with Governor Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward," President Obama said.
There's no specific agenda on the menu. The White House only says the President wants to hear Governor Romney's ideas on how to make the government more efficient. "The president does not have a specific assignment in mind for the governor, he looks forward to discussing a variety of issues." White House Spokesman Jay Camey said.
President Obama and Mitt Romney are meeting alone - in the White House's private dining room. The president's aides contacted Romney's team before Thanksgiving to schedule the lunch. A sit down between the election's winner and loser is a tradition with mixed results. President Clinton and President Bush became friends after their meeting and would eventually work on humanitarian issues together. The meeting between Al Gore and the second President Bush was described as short and cordial.
Both pundits and the public are skeptical anything will come out of today's visit. "IT'S JUST PR." Resident said. "Today no, but perhaps if they work together over time they can find something this congress can come to an agreement on." Washington Resident said.
There was some post-election speculation the President would offer Romney a role in his administration, but both camps have shot down that idea.
Governor Romney is also meeting with his former running mate, Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan, while he's in Washington.
Mitt Romney sits down with his campaign rival President Obama Thursday. The two men are having lunch and are expected to talk about issues they debated during the campaign.
Mitt Romney's visit to the White House marks the first time he's met with President Obama since the two men faced off on the campaign trail. "Tough exchange," Mitt Romney said.
Thursday's private lunch is expected to have a friendlier tone. President Obama first mentioned a meeting during his acceptance speech. "I also look forward to sitting down with Governor Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward," President Obama said.
There's no specific agenda on the menu. The White House only says the President wants to hear Governor Romney's ideas on how to make the government more efficient. "The president does not have a specific assignment in mind for the governor, he looks forward to discussing a variety of issues." White House Spokesman Jay Camey said.
President Obama and Mitt Romney are meeting alone - in the White House's private dining room. The president's aides contacted Romney's team before Thanksgiving to schedule the lunch. A sit down between the election's winner and loser is a tradition with mixed results. President Clinton and President Bush became friends after their meeting and would eventually work on humanitarian issues together. The meeting between Al Gore and the second President Bush was described as short and cordial.
Both pundits and the public are skeptical anything will come out of today's visit. "IT'S JUST PR." Resident said. "Today no, but perhaps if they work together over time they can find something this congress can come to an agreement on." Washington Resident said.
There was some post-election speculation the President would offer Romney a role in his administration, but both camps have shot down that idea.
Governor Romney is also meeting with his former running mate, Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan, while he's in Washington.
