It is up to Barack Obama.

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It is not up to the Democrats. It is not up to the Republicans. It is up to the President.

We knew that the number one item on the minds of the Republicans was the taxcuts for the wealthy. We knew that, right?

The Dems and the Repubs are going to debate and then vote to extend the taxcuts for the wealthy, along with everyone else. That is not the end of the story. It has to go to the desk of the President for his signature.

He should veto it.

With a clear and steadfast explanation, he should send it back before it expires and let them work out a compromise. He should state that he will sign a bill that cuts taxes for the middle class but not the millionaires and billionaires. Then it will be up to the Republicans to agree or the taxcuts will expire. Where are the President's advisers?