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After a miserable year being thwarted by his foes on Capitol Hill, Obama turned the tables when the Republican-led House blocked a bipartisan Senate compromise to extend a middle class payroll tax holiday for two months.
House Republicans appeared stuck in a corner, partly of their own making, facing criticism from fellow party members in the Senate as polls suggest the showdown may be boosting Obama's political fortunes.
House Republicans appear to face the unpalatable political prospect of climbing down and accepting the Senate compromise or being blamed by Obama for taxes going up on 160 million Americans next year.
There were also signs that some Republicans believe their side may have sabotaged their own case in the run-up to Christmas with the showdown.
The months-long showdown with Republicans who have blocked most of Obama's job-creating agenda also appeared to benefit the president's standing.
In a new CNN poll, Obama's approval rating jumped five percentage points over the last month, to 49 percent, nearly the 50 percent barrier crucial to presidents as they approach reelection.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown
After a miserable year being thwarted by his foes on Capitol Hill, Obama turned the tables when the Republican-led House blocked a bipartisan Senate compromise to extend a middle class payroll tax holiday for two months.
House Republicans appeared stuck in a corner, partly of their own making, facing criticism from fellow party members in the Senate as polls suggest the showdown may be boosting Obama's political fortunes.
There were also signs that some Republicans believe their side may have sabotaged their own case in the run-up to Christmas with the showdown.
The months-long showdown with Republicans who have blocked most of Obama's job-creating agenda also appeared to benefit the president's standing.
In a new CNN poll, Obama's approval rating jumped five percentage points over the last month, to 49 percent, nearly the 50 percent barrier crucial to presidents as they approach reelection.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown - Yahoo! News
Keep it up GOP!! You're your own worst enemy and it's only assuring Obama's re-election.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown
After a miserable year being thwarted by his foes on Capitol Hill, Obama turned the tables when the Republican-led House blocked a bipartisan Senate compromise to extend a middle class payroll tax holiday for two months.
The months-long showdown with Republicans who have blocked most of Obama's job-creating agenda also appeared to benefit the president's standing.
In a new CNN poll, Obama's approval rating jumped five percentage points over the last month, to 49 percent, nearly the 50 percent barrier crucial to presidents as they approach reelection.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown - Yahoo! News
Keep it up GOP!! You're your own worst enemy and it's only assuring Obama's re-election.
How did he double down? I think you mean moved the goal posts after negotiations started again.
The house gave him what he wanted. Whats the problem, do democrats insist of completely ruining SS?
84% full employment, one downgrade already under his belt, deficits bigger than any Reagan budget -- and he says he needs one more term to "Finish the job"
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown - Yahoo! News
Keep it up GOP!! You're your own worst enemy and it's only assuring Obama's re-election.
How did he double down? I think you mean moved the goal posts after negotiations started again.
The house gave him what he wanted. Whats the problem, do democrats insist of completely ruining SS?
Really? I guess I missed the part about the bill getting to his desk.
Fact is, Congress hasn't given him shit to sign. Wait until they present an actual Bill ready for signature then you can rant.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown
After a miserable year being thwarted by his foes on Capitol Hill, Obama turned the tables when the Republican-led House blocked a bipartisan Senate compromise to extend a middle class payroll tax holiday for two months.
House Republicans appeared stuck in a corner, partly of their own making, facing criticism from fellow party members in the Senate as polls suggest the showdown may be boosting Obama's political fortunes.
There were also signs that some Republicans believe their side may have sabotaged their own case in the run-up to Christmas with the showdown.
The months-long showdown with Republicans who have blocked most of Obama's job-creating agenda also appeared to benefit the president's standing.
In a new CNN poll, Obama's approval rating jumped five percentage points over the last month, to 49 percent, nearly the 50 percent barrier crucial to presidents as they approach reelection.
Obama squeezes Republicans in year-end showdown - Yahoo! News
Keep it up GOP!! You're your own worst enemy and it's only assuring Obama's re-election.
Really? I guess I missed the part about the bill getting to his desk.
Fact is, Congress hasn't given him shit to sign. Wait until they present an actual Bill ready for signature then you can rant.
Yeah sure the American people want the Democrats to screw around with SS FOR a two month extension..
cracks me up...
Really? I guess I missed the part about the bill getting to his desk.
Fact is, Congress hasn't given him shit to sign. Wait until they present an actual Bill ready for signature then you can rant.
you are pathetically slow, you know?
Obama wanted the payroll tax cut extended for a year... the Senate gave 2 months... the House wants to give the President the year he asked for... and you're whining because the House is obstructing the President?
Please.
Really? I guess I missed the part about the bill getting to his desk.
Fact is, Congress hasn't given him shit to sign. Wait until they present an actual Bill ready for signature then you can rant.
you are pathetically slow, you know?
Obama wanted the payroll tax cut extended for a year... the Senate gave 2 months... the House wants to give the President the year he asked for... and you're whining because the House is obstructing the President?
Please.
Nope. It looks like the GOP is obstructing itself while try to pull the wool over the voters eyes. And according to polls it looks like the voters aren't being fooled.
Yeah sure the American people want the Democrats to screw around with SS FOR a two month extension..
cracks me up...
Yeah, it looks like they actually do.
Yeah sure the American people want the Democrats to screw around with SS FOR a two month extension..
cracks me up...
Yeah, it looks like they actually do.
"I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it" Barack "Social Security Really is Bankrupt" Obama, the Downgraded and Not so Shovel Ready President
"I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it" Barack "Social Security Really is Bankrupt" Obama, the Downgraded and Not so Shovel Ready President
LOL............I know what you did:
It doesn't take much for a Republican to get upset about social security. They screamed to high heaven when FDR signed it into law in 1935. They have fought it tooth and toenail ever since. Why in hell are they so upset about a little maneuvering with the totals now....it's still the only program in DC which pays it's own way.
The defense budget is nearly a trillion dollars a year and the interest on the national debt which Reagan and the Bushes borrowed to fund low taxes for the wealthy and corporations is about half a trillion each year. Why in the name of goodness are they so upset about what used to be the middle class getting a few billion to tide them over.
"I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it" Barack "Social Security Really is Bankrupt" Obama, the Downgraded and Not so Shovel Ready President
LOL............I know what you did:
It doesn't take much for a Republican to get upset about social security. They screamed to high heaven when FDR signed it into law in 1935. They have fought it tooth and toenail ever since. Why in hell are they so upset about a little maneuvering with the totals now....it's still the only program in DC which pays it's own way.
The defense budget is nearly a trillion dollars a year and the interest on the national debt which Reagan and the Bushes borrowed to fund low taxes for the wealthy and corporations is about half a trillion each year. Why in the name of goodness are they so upset about what used to be the middle class getting a few billion to tide them over.
SocSecurity is totally broke, you could have Jon Corzine run it and it would only improve
