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Sequestration – The New Republican Manufactured Crisis – Coming Soon

Ezra Grant — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:26:33 +0000

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 […]

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The Tide is Turning For Obama

Robert I. Grundfest — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:47:45 +0000

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 […]

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After Big Fiscal Cliff Win, Obama’s Next Battle – Immigration Reform

Ezra Grant — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:17:35 +0000

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 […]

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President Obama Chastised Republicans For Failure To Work For The Middle Class

Ezra Grant — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:28:40 +0000

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 […]

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Harry Reid – Thanks To Republicans, It May Be Too Late To Avoid The Fiscal Cliff

Ezra Grant — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:41:53 +0000

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 […]

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John Boehner – A Useless Leader Without Followers

Ezra Grant — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:22:06 +0000

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 […]

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White House: The President Would Veto Boehner’s Plan B

Ezra Grant — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:23:55 +0000

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 […]

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Democrats Declare Checkmate In The Fiscal Cliff Chess Game

Ezra Grant — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:19:56 +0000

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 […]

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Even Republicans Disagree With Congressional Republicans On Most Issues

Ezra Grant — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:26:07 +0000

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. […]

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Republicans Insist – No Savings For The Middle Class If The Rich Can’t Get More

Ezra Grant — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:19:48 +0000

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 […]

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Poll Finds Americans Blame Boner… um… Boehner, For Fiscal Cliff Fiasco

Ezra Grant — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:34:05 +0000

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 […]

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President’s Weekly Address – We Must Pass The Middle Class Tax Cuts Now

Ezra Grant — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:54:08 +0000

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.

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President Obama To Republicans – “I Will Not Play That Game”

Ezra Grant — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:06:54 +0000

President Obama launched a double-pronged appeal in his latest bid to court business leaders, asking a group of CEOs on Wednesday to back him on allowing a tax hike on wealthier Americans and also pushing back against Republican attempts to use the debt ceiling in budget negotiations. He told members of the Business Roundtable that […]

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Republicans Released Their “Balanced” Plan – No Taxes On The Rich, Middle Class Pays More

Ezra Grant — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:47:58 +0000

Republicans have decided to release their list of demands. After the president’s plan at a balanced approach to avoid the fiscal cliff was laughed at by Republican House Leader John Boehner, Americans waited with baited breath in anticipation of what Republicans would propose. Well the wait is over and to no one’s surprise, Republicans are still […]

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Cliff Notes

Robert I. Grundfest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:25:52 +0000

When I was growing up, I had a good friend named Cliff. He was smart and funny, OK, corny, and a bit nerdy, but he had a good heart and I’m sure he’s doing wonderful things with his life. Meanwhile, his name is being dragged through the mud. This Fiscal Cliff business is terrible for […]

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