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19. Who gains leverage

Reply to TomCADem (Original post)

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 05:13 PM

Jan 2013

if the House kills this bill?
Cantor must think he does personally. But the Democrats may gain leverage in the overall fiscal cliff/debt limit/ sequester war. I don't know, but the spectacle may allow many members of the public to get to know the Republicans enough to never vote for them again.

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Cantor opposes Senate deal [View all] TomCADem Jan 2013 OP

Theater. If it actually results in no deal, I will be surprised. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #1

Could be. Politicians often make statements to support or oppose policies simply as a negotiating pampango Jan 2013 #29

Yep, Cantor is making his move Faygo Kid Jan 2013 #2

Unless It's Elmer Fudd Speaking... mckara Jan 2013 #10

He's got a knife ready for Boehner's back. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2013 #11

More Word That Cantor and Ryan Are About To Oust Boehner TomCADem Jan 2013 #13

Ryan is not in the current leadership FarCenter Jan 2013 #22

Priceless. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #3

Of course he does. lunatica Jan 2013 #4

So how much cutting in the Defense budget did the unhappy members want to see ? n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #5

Kabuki Theatre harun Jan 2013 #6

Well, Kudos To Boehner For Volunteering To Look Like An Idiot? TomCADem Jan 2013 #9

The theater has to do with debt, spending and a slow economy. harun Jan 2013 #33

I Just Never Though Of Boehner As A Selfless Sort... TomCADem Jan 2013 #34

. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #7

Let's go over the cliff, people. Tax rates will go back to Clinton era rates for those over $250,000 judesedit Jan 2013 #8

Well, if that was all that changed, you'd have a good idea. jeff47 Jan 2013 #17

You're forgetting about everyone on extended unemployment NickB79 Jan 2013 #32

Fine. Let's watch the Republicans crumble away Panasonic Jan 2013 #12

I wouldlove to believe you DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #27

Spending cuts are needed, too! colbertforpresident Jan 2013 #14

Cantor said he "could not support the legislation in it's current form"... red dog 1 Jan 2013 #15

Which, of Course, Undercuts McConnell TomCADem Jan 2013 #18

didn't there used to be a saying about being a US Senator... Volaris Jan 2013 #28

This little worm... gadjitfreek Jan 2013 #16

Totally agree mimi85 Jan 2013 #23

He's a Dementor graywarrior Jan 2013 #25

My thoughts exactly. QED Jan 2013 #30

CORRECT Skittles Jan 2013 #36

Who gains leverage buzzroller Jan 2013 #19

Let's cut some defense spending high density Jan 2013 #20

This Is The 2nd Time Cantor Has Been The First To Speak DallasNE Jan 2013 #21

Conservative House GOPers lining up to oppose fiscal cliff deal Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #24

Hit the gas, Thelma. Let's make this motherfucker fly! Kennah Jan 2013 #26

Surprise Surprise elleng Jan 2013 #31

Cantor smells Boehner's seat. Turbineguy Jan 2013 #35