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To: jessduntno
How did a trillion dollar spending bill become a win for the GOP?

Since when did extending existing tax rates become spending?

64 posted on 12/09/2010 9:15:58 AM PST by SeeSac
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To: SeeSac

“Since when did extending existing tax rates become...”

They weren’t agreeing to existing rates you shill. It’s moot now anyway;

Defying President Obama, House Democrats voted Thursday not to bring up the tax package that he negotiated with Republicans in its current form.

“This message today is very simple: That in the form that it was negotiated, it is not acceptable to the House Democratic caucus. It’s as simple as that,” said Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen.

“We will continue to try and work with the White House and our Republican colleagues to try and make sure we do something right for the economy and right for jobs, and a balanced package as we go forward,” he said.

The vote comes a day after Vice President Biden made clear to House Democrats behind closed doors that the deal would unravel if any changes were made.

“Wow did the [White House] mishandle this,” a senior House Democratic Source told CNN. “Breathtaking. Members have major substantive concerns and they should have gently guided people to the finish line.”

Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon said: “They said take it or leave it. We left it.”

Had added the caucus resolution is technically not binding, but believes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “will follow the wishes of her caucus.”


65 posted on 12/09/2010 9:21:01 AM PST by jessduntno (TSA: "Because screwing you with your pants ON just wasn't enough.")
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To: SeeSac

“Since when did extending existing tax rates become spending?”

You have the Dim talking points down pat though, I gotta give you that though, Dimwit. Try to keep up.


66 posted on 12/09/2010 9:27:09 AM PST by jessduntno (TSA: "Because screwing you with your pants ON just wasn't enough.")
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