My favorite two headlines: House 'Deluged By Calls And Emails & Romney is no Profile in Courage

Today 1:24 PM House 'Deluged By Calls And Emails'

Kyle Anderson, a Democratic spokesman for the House Administration Committee, said in a statement that the House phone lines and servers continue to be slammed by constituents.

“House operators and Member offices are being deluged by calls and emails from Americans who understand the seriousness of default and, unlike many Members on the other side of the aisle, feel that the stakes are too high to play political brinksmanship. These are the people with Social Security and Medicare benefits at stake, individuals with pensions and retirement accounts invested in the financial markets and business owners whose continued existence is based upon their ability to access capital markets at reasonable interest rates. Their message, and sense of urgency, are clear," Anderson said.

-- Ryan Grim

Romney No Profile in Courage on Boehner Scheme

'12 hopeful's spox says he applauds Speaker's anti-tax stance, but doesn’t make explicit endorsement.

Halperin's Take

"Not surprising and maybe smart short term. But: man oh man."


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