Knowing he will have to work even more intensely with the Republicans next year, the President has reached out to Speaker of the House John Boehner with a thoughtful gift that he believes shows his determination to connect with him in the New Year. With the special edition ‘Seinfeld’ phone, he will be able to reach the president at any hour of the day or night. “The man obviously has “big ideas” about moving this country in a direction and I want to move it in a direction as well” said the president. “I’m all ears and he’s all mouth,” he chuckled, “and that seems like a perfect combination to me.”