WSJ: He said Mr. Obama reached out in unprecedented way to Republicans in Congress and will continue to seek bipartisan support despite winning almost no opposition backing for the massive stimulus measure. Mr. Gibbs spoke on CNN's "State of the Union."
Sen. John McCain, meanwhile, said Mr. Obama failed to include Republicans in writing the big economic stimulus bill.
Also appearing on "State of the Union," the Arizona Republican said the measure will create what he calls "generational theft" -- huge federal deficits for years to come.
Mr. McCain, who lost the presidential race to Obama, said the president is backtracking on promises of bipartisanship.
Mr. McCain acknowledged that Republicans excluded Democrats when the GOP held power on Capitol Hill. But he said Obama had promised to work differently.
Mr. Obama planned to sign the economic stimulus bill in Denver on Tuesday.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science told patrons it would be the site of the signing.
Watch Obama speak to the business council on the economy.
