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In reply to the discussion: Boner willing to accept new tax revenue [View all]DallasNE
(7,403 posts)27. New Revenue From Lower Rates?
This is the Washington Times so I'm not sure why it was posted, but that is another story.
I can't see one iota of difference between what Boehner just said and what the voters just rejected, i.e., Romney's plan right down the line. That is a non-starter. It certainly does not show a willingness to compromise. Of course Boehner can't compromise because the incoming House Republicans would oust him as Speaker of the House if he did. This will force Obama to do an end run on Boehner.
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needs to be rates and loopholes. Boehner has not moved from his original position.
Justice
Nov 2012
#3
Actually closing loopholes could work pretty well, if you limit it to higher incomes, and...
Arneoker
Nov 2012
#12
I bet the only "tax revenue" he's willing to accept is in the form of a pay hike. n/t
svpadgham
Nov 2012
#14
Why not a 1% then. No one would miss a 1% tax. If your figures are correct a trillion dollars
politicaljunkie41910
Nov 2012
#32
Please Mr. President, let ALL the Bush tax cuts expire on target. We can negotiate
politicaljunkie41910
Nov 2012
#34
I don't trust him. His compromise for more revenue will be to cut funding for PBS & PP.
bushisanidiot
Nov 2012
#35