With dramatic, across-the-board “sequestration” cuts slated to take effect Friday, most Americans believe the consequences of those reductions will have a “major effect” on the state of the U.S. economy, according to a new poll by Pew Research Center/Washington Post. But even as Americans overwhelming express negativity over how those cuts would impact the nation’s economy, the… Continue reading Sequestration – The New Republican Manufactured Crisis – Coming Soon
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The Tide is Turning For Obama
Whatever happened to the Republican opposition? President Obama hasn’t even taken the oath of office for the second time and already the GOP has caved on the fiscal cliff, the prospect of immigration reform, and Sandy relief. Oh, and their opposition to any and all forms of gun control is going to cost them at… Continue reading The Tide is Turning For Obama
After Big Fiscal Cliff Win, Obama’s Next Battle – Immigration Reform
Despite a bruising fiscal cliff battle that managed to set the stage for an even more heated showdown that will likely take place in a matter of months, President Barack Obama is planning to move full steam ahead with the rest of his domestic policy agenda. An Obama administration official said the president plans to… Continue reading After Big Fiscal Cliff Win, Obama’s Next Battle – Immigration Reform
President Obama Chastised Republicans For Failure To Work For The Middle Class
President Obama met with reporters today after his much anticipated Fiscal Cliff meeting with Congressional leaders. And based on the President’s tone, a deal is still far from complete. “I still want to get this done,” the President said, signaling that talks were still ongoing between the party leaders. “The hour for immediate action is here. It… Continue reading President Obama Chastised Republicans For Failure To Work For The Middle Class
Harry Reid – Thanks To Republicans, It May Be Too Late To Avoid The Fiscal Cliff
Sounds like we’re going over! Republican House Leader John Boehner played around with this all year. He knew we were quickly approaching a deadline, but instead of working with the President to come to a deal of the Fiscal Cliff, Boehner continued the games and now expects the Senate to solve his problems. But Senate… Continue reading Harry Reid – Thanks To Republicans, It May Be Too Late To Avoid The Fiscal Cliff
John Boehner – A Useless Leader Without Followers
Well that was quick. It was over before it even started. Just a few short moments ago, House Republicans defeated their leader, John Boehner, with a resounding NO to his alleged “Plan B.” The vote was supposed to happen tonight didn’t even make the floor for a vote. Boehner’s office released a statement saying; “The House did… Continue reading John Boehner – A Useless Leader Without Followers
White House: The President Would Veto Boehner’s Plan B
In a statement released by the White House, Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer says President Obama would veto John Boehner’s “Plan B” proposal to extend Bush tax cuts for everyone making up to $1 million: This approach does not meet the test of balance, and the President would veto the legislation in the unlikely event of… Continue reading White House: The President Would Veto Boehner’s Plan B
Democrats Declare Checkmate In The Fiscal Cliff Chess Game
In the ongoing fiscal cliff chess match playing out on Capitol Hill, Democrats have a message for Republicans: checkmate. Democrats look at the political landscape and see a win whether a deal gets cut now or after the country goes over the cliff. Worst-case scenario, they say, the House will approve legislation the Senate passed… Continue reading Democrats Declare Checkmate In The Fiscal Cliff Chess Game
Even Republicans Disagree With Congressional Republicans On Most Issues
Michael Tomasky writes; “The poll comes from the McClatchy News Service and was conducted by Marist. It asked respondents what they would and would not support as part of a grand fiscal bargain. The top-line results are typical: People first and foremost want to see taxes go up on the high end. “But here’s the good stuff.… Continue reading Even Republicans Disagree With Congressional Republicans On Most Issues
Republicans Insist – No Savings For The Middle Class If The Rich Can’t Get More
So the middle class could continue getting a tax cut come January. This tax cut saves the average family over $2,000.00 a year. The only thing standing in the way of this continued middle class tax cut, is Republicans insisting that the rich must get more tax cuts. John Boehner’s recent counter offer to the… Continue reading Republicans Insist – No Savings For The Middle Class If The Rich Can’t Get More
Poll Finds Americans Blame Boner… um… Boehner, For Fiscal Cliff Fiasco
President Obama is crushing John Boehner in the fiscal cliff battle—at least in the polls. An ABC/Washington Post survey out this morning finds 49 percent of those questioned approving of Obama’s handling of the budget negotiations, compared with 42 percent who disapprove. Now look at the House speaker’s numbers: Some 49 percent disapprove of his… Continue reading Poll Finds Americans Blame Boner… um… Boehner, For Fiscal Cliff Fiasco
President’s Weekly Address – We Must Pass The Middle Class Tax Cuts Now
President Obama urges Congress to extend the middle class income tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses without delay, making it clear that a balanced approach to deficit reduction means that Republicans in Congress must agree to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay higher tax rates.