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Originally Posted by Adder
I don't think there is anything stealthy about the stimulus effect of the rest of the package.
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It's stealthy because the political debate had been framed as: tax cuts for the rich, yes or no. To his credit, Obama took the long view. For his supporters, it's irritating that he doesn't worry about winning the news cycle. Instead of looking for political victories, he takes what's on the table and moves on.
You could say that the GOP was so focused on getting tax cuts for the top 3% that they sold out on a host of other issues. If Obama was more focused on winning the short-term battle for perceptions, he'd have a host of people out there spouting that line. He clearly believes that if he picks the right policy, it will reward him in the long run.
