WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats, cautiously optimistic about prospects for a deficit-reduction deal, may have to contend with wariness from seven members who face 2014 reelection campaigns in states Mitt Romney won Nov. 6.
Some of those seven Democrats, including North Carolina’s Kay Hagan and Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu, say they aren’t ready to commit to President Obama’s proposals for boosting tax revenue. Instead, Hagan isn’t ruling out support for extending the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for top earners. Landrieu said she opposes eliminating tax breaks for oil companies.
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If those seven Democrats remember that Americans broadly support raising taxes on the wealthy, then maybe they will find their spines in time.
Great article. I am a conservative and found this aeritcle fair and balanced. This election was close (POPULAR VOTE). Not every one in this country agrees with the President`s policies they have not worked so far. The Democrats had better be careful they could lose the Senate. In addition seperate subject now that the Health Care Bill is starting to kick in a lot of folks are now seeing how determental it can be. A 27% decrease in medicare benefits kicking in Jan 1st will drive a lot of Doctors away from mdicare. I know I would hate a to take a 27% pay cut and I am a middle class senior citizen still working but worried about medicare coverage.
what exactly, does raising taxes on the "rich" (+$250k) accomplish?
Shame on them for not supporting our president. It's cowardly to vote against what's best for our long term economic vision. Term limits for these.