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In reply to the discussion: This is an absolutely AMAZING Inauguration speech by Pres.Obama. [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Asked by ABCs George Stephanopolous whether Obama will only sign a budget deal if it includes new revenues, Plouffe agreed.
Yes, its got to be balanced, said Plouffe, who expects to leave his first-floor West Wing office soon. We need spending cuts, entitlement reform and revenue. We have to have that.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/senate-democrats-say-they-will-oblige-gop-calls-to-pass-budget-warn-it-will-include-taxes/2013/01/21/23e1d8a8-63af-11e2-889b-f23c246aa446_story.html
I worked hard to get him election, but he cannot count on my support if, at my age, he cuts Social Security and Medicare. It's a double-cross. I don't want to have to ask my children for money. Neither do most other seniors. And having to ask your children for money is what entitlement reform would mean for most seniors.