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Liberals Try to Prevent Pelosi From Bringing Tax Bill to the Floor

Fox has learned that Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Jay Inslee (D-WA) are crafting a letter to share with the House Democratic Caucus that would try to prevent the Speaker from bringing the tax bill to the floor.

They hope to get 60 signatures on their letter (which is still being drafted) and then force a vote in the caucus. DeFazio says he thinks that if a majority of House Democrats are against this compromise, they shouldn't bring it to the floor.

In other words, they are seeking a majority of the majority to move this and a senior House democratic source indicates they don't know if they have a majority of democrats, saying they haven't whipped this yet.

In an interview with Fox, DeFazio criticizes the president and says a majority of the House Democratic Caucus does not support the tax rate compromise. "There does not seem to be a majority of the Democrats who support the deal negotiated by Vice President Biden," DeFazio said. "So we want to have a record vote in the caucus on a resolution that says this resolution should not go to the floor without a majority of Democratic votes."
I smell desperation. Also, if the dhimocrats got hammered on this just a month ago, doubling down on FAIL really doesn't seem all that bright.

Posted by DarthVader 2010-12-08 14:20|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 Why not just quit fiddling around and scorch earth the economy as a Christmas present for everyone? One last great act of defiance to America from the Donks redistributionists.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-12-08 17:20|| 2010-12-08 17:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Had the pleasure to hear weiner's tirade - good job Noo Yawk - could not think of a better poster child for liberalism. No, please don't give hime a timeslot, especially not two of 'em.

Posted by swksvolFF 2010-12-08 20:20|| 2010-12-08 20:20|| Front Page Top

#3 Okay, don't pass it. Here is what happens.

1) Taxes go way up on everyone January 1st.

Average people are enraged. Media blames Republicans. Average people don't believe the MSM anymore so they blame Democrats (correct).

2) New Congress is seated January 3rd.

The Pubs are now in charge of the House. The Senate can be filibustered at whim.

3) HR1, the first resolution of the new House, cuts the taxes without all the goodies the Dems were throwing into it.

4) HR1 passes in the first week.

5) Senate Majority Reid is ruined. If the Dems won't consider it, the public even more blames Democrats. And Obama.

Go ahead, Dems, make our day.

Posted by Steve White 2010-12-08 22:12|| 2010-12-08 22:12|| Front Page Top

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