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2016 Postmortem

TomCADem

(17,387 posts)

5. Because The Media Buys Into Their Talking Points Generally

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 3, 2012, 02:36 AM

Dec 2012

Republicans say that the President should "lead," which allows Republicans to sit back and wait for Democrats to bargain against themselves. Then, after putting no detailed proposals on the table, Republicans complain that Democrats have not been bi-partisan. Remember the healthcare debate?

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TPM - "Boehner Declines To Name Specific Entitlement Cuts He Seeks In Deal" [View all] TomCADem Dec 2012 OP

Let's help him, here.. Permanut Dec 2012 #1

Mister Boner needs a we bit more Wellstone ruled Dec 2012 #2

So, tell me again why the repubs are expecting an offer from Democrats? Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #3

Because The Media Buys Into Their Talking Points Generally TomCADem Dec 2012 #5

The Trenches: Symbol of the Stalemate DreamGypsy Dec 2012 #4

Boehner, McConnell, et. al didn't have a plan for LOSING Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2012 #6

But, he's flabbergasted that Obama wants higher taxes on the rich NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #7

I Guess His Head Was In The Sand For Most of 2012 TomCADem Dec 2012 #9

Make them say it out loud.... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #8