All of Bush's tax cuts should have been made permanent.
None of the unemployment benefits should have been extended.
I damn well hope all Conservatives remember this Republican sellout.
Does someone want to start a 2010-2011 RINO list?
Republican sellout? The Democrats control the presidency and by large majorities control the House and Senate.
Don't have the votes. Permanent tax cuts require 60 votes in the Senate due to the Byrd rule. Where are you going to get 60 votes?
Tax cuts can sunset with 50 votes, which gives the Rs more room to work.