McConnell reaches out to Biden, Reid steps back

[DearAbby]

14. Who advises these people on Party Optics?

They are holding up the tax deal because they need their pound of flesh off the seniors? If the wealthy have to feel pain, so do the old folks? Not enough blood and suffering for you? Tax Bob Cratchet, make him retire later, make Tiny Tim pay for his own medical expenses, just please for the Love of Jesus himself, don't tax dear old Scrooge.