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Surprise: McConnell Offers Vote on Obama/Geithner Fiscal Cliff Plan, Reid Objects

jjones706 Wrote: Dec 05, 2012 7:08 PM

They didn't reject Romney as much as want his largesse that he promised. More obamaphones, more money for foodstamps, more money for people out of work, more of everything that people don't have to work for. You may not call it a religion, but religions are based on faith, not proof, and that seems to be define why people believe he will do what he says.

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Surprise: McConnell Offers Vote on Obama/Geithner Fiscal Cliff Plan, Reid Objects

I've been critical of Republican tactics and messaging this week, so let's give credit where it's due: Moments ago, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the floor and offered an immediate vote on President Obama's fiscal cliff plan, which shocked the Beltway late last week. (In case you're keeping score at home, this was the surreal proposal that induced McConnell to laugh out loud as it was outlined by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner). Harry Reid quickly objected and shut the whole thing down, labeling the suggestion a "stunt." Think about that. The President of the United States,...