New York lawmaker: 'You with the builders or the asses?'

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) used Twitter Monday to describe the November midterms as a choice between those who would "build" and those who would "kick ... down."

He said:

It takes a great man to build a barn. Any jackass can kick it down. Campaign '10: You with the builders or the asses?

He followed up a few hours later, replying to articles suggesting he meant "asses" to refer to Republicans.

"I didn't actually call Republicans anything," he said, "but in the words of Hon. Robert Nesta Marley.."who the cap fits..."

The charge of GOP obstructionism is familiar from Democrats this election cycle, especially as Senate Republicans choose to filibuster legislation like a recent small-business aid bill.

President Obama urged the bill's passage on Monday, and said he hoped Congress would take action when it returns from August recess.

"Holding this bill hostage is directly detrimental to our economic growth," he said in a short Rose Garden speech.

Republicans have said that their opposition to the bill stems from the Democrats' refusal to allow votes on individual amendments. 

Weiner, known for his outspoken criticism of Congressional Republicans, has represented parts of Brooklyn and Queens since 1999.

This post was modified at 3:55 pm.