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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
The Republicans have a couple big problems. In order to win nationally, they need to attract people into the party whom most of the party viscerally hates. And, the Dems are now the party of fiscal responsibility, while they are the party of tax breaks for the rich. That 47% comment, where Romney complains about other people's taxes being too low, that really defines where they've come to. Hank, you're in an area where the Rs may not yet be over the top. But head south or west, and the nuts are running the asylum.
But, on to letting the Bush tax cuts expire. Say goodbye. If you want to save something, Boehner will have to play let's make a deal, and lay his priorities on the table.
On the good side, once we establish that even a billion dollars can't buy the election, perhaps there is a little less incentive for these guys to french kiss Adelson's and Trump's asses.
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Personally, I'd like to Obama reach across the aisle now, and make it clear that the main message from the electorate was to stop bickering and start dealing with shit. And then state the framework for an intelligent compromise to avoid the fiscal cliff. Shit, even CEOs are supporting tax increases at this piont, the Rs need to get over the notion that it's all about spending cuts.
