Several
Senate Democrats on Tuesday morning criticized the White House and
Republican tax deal, saying that President Barack Obama gave up too much
to a recalcitrant opposition party. The initial pushback suggests that the White House will have to woo a
handful of reluctant Senate Democrats to back the wide-ranging
compromise in order to get the measure over the finish line before the
tax cuts expire at year’s end. And as Republicans are poised to gain new
power in the House and Senate next year, Democrats are worried that
Obama will be eager to leave them behind in order to advance legislation
that draws significant GOP backing/Manu Raju, Politico. More here.
Question: Do you support the tax deal between President Obama and congressional Republicans?
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.