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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (45860)	9/13/2010 5:36:16 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) of 71588

said he would support extending those reductions for the middle class but not the wealthy, if that was his only choice. I find that unfortunate but its somewhat understandable. The Democrats have the advantage here in that they can have the tax increase they want without needing to win any vote. Unless the Republicans can get some democratic support all they can do is prevent a Democratic effort to limit the extent of the tax increase (in terms of how many people it directly impacts). Even if the Republicans manage to win both houses of congress, extending the tax cut or making it permanent would need Obama's signature (or an override of his veto, but I don't see the Republicans gaining enough seats to do that. If the Republicans do hold out against any tax increase its possible that they could win, but they might not, and it seems Boehner isn't confident enough to take the chance. Its too bad that the Democrats have to play to divisions, trying to pit rich against poor, or give benefits based on racial, sex/gender, or other status.

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