Republicans today seemed only too happy to throw the charge back at the Democrats on the trade issue.
He is, of course, banging away at the Democrats, and quite rightly, too.
Glancing often at the two Democrats, he vowed that "this isn't a single photo opportunity" but the first step in building a working relationship.
But today's challenge appeared to be aimed at the wavering Democrats.
Demon or not, he is doing very well at exorcising Democrats.
Republicans in the Senate said they were ready to do battle, if necessary, and shot back at Democrats today.
The final part of our list looking at the most influential Liberal Democrats.
What are the reasons for the extraordinary anger, directed at incumbent Democrats right across the country?
If you are mad at the Democrats, punish yourself.
But in a slap at the Democrats, he also said that the counsel's work should apply to Congress.