Reply #30: I would think

[CakeGrrl]

that the bottom line prevails:

Who, at the end of all this crap, was trying to get me my money, and who was trying to STOP it?

Never mind the political maneuvering.

When you have bills to pay, it's only about the bottom line. If you can afford to hang back and watch political football play out, you aren't vested.

Obama is trying to get UI benefits in place via the tax deal.

The Congressional Repubs killed the UI extension.

The House Dems are blocking the tax deal that carries the extension of UI benefits along with it.

Do the math.