McConnell, Republicans aren't interested in compromise on tax cuts (updated)

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Tue Nov-16-10 07:28 PM
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McConnell, Republicans aren't interested in compromise on tax cuts (updated)

Edited on Tue Nov-16-10 07:40 PM by ProSense

McConnell: GOP won't allow split-up votes on tax cut extensions

By Michael O'Brien

Republicans won't agree to allow a split in votes to extend expiring tax cuts, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday.

McConnell suggested that any vote to extend the tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of the year were an all-or-nothing proposition, and that Republicans wouldn't agree to a separate vote on the extension of tax cuts for the highest income bracket.

"There's only one thing that's acceptable and that's to not raise taxes on anyone," McConnell said on conservative talker Sean Hannity's radio show. "We're not interested in bifurcating it."

"We're willing to talk to the president about how long he's willing to extend it," the top Senate Republican added.

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Let them expire.

Of course, why not frame this as a victory for Mitch McConnell, who just caved on earmarks?

Sensing victory on taxes, GOP moves goalposts of White House meeting

Good grief.

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maxsolomon

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Tue Nov-16-10 07:41 PM
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1. then it expires for everyone, Mitch

the scale of the deficit, which is such a huge fucking concern of yours when its convenient, makes extension an irresponsible policy.

for fucks sake, stand firm, BHO! the rich DON'T NEED A TAX CUT.

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ProSense

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Tue Nov-16-10 07:44 PM
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3. December 31 can't get here fast enough

People in their zeal to demonstrate that Democrats have caved are now spinning the GOP's position for them.

Nothing has happened. It's not clear Republicans even have room to compromise so why spin that they have the upper hand?

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impik

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Tue Nov-16-10 07:51 PM
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4. Because the left hates Obama as much as Repiblicans. They really wants him

To just go away.

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Cali_Democrat

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Tue Nov-16-10 07:41 PM
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2. Easy solution to this....

1) Let the tax cuts expire

2) Propose entirely new legislation for middle class tax cuts only

3) Force the repugs to vote against it or filibuster. Either way they will be on record as opposing tax cuts for the middle class.

4) Go on TV every day and beat the repugs over the head for opposing tax cuts for the middle class.

:shrug:

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Tue Nov-16-10 08:15 PM
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5. Ding! Ding! Ding!!!! We have a Winner!

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