House Republicans Cave
Whither now, oh Boehner?
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House Republicans finally caved in to reality today and extended the payroll tax holiday — but only for two months, to give themselves time to try to figure out how to obstruct it without looking heartless and suffering in the polls.
The spin should be interesting to watch, but this is a significant failure for John Boehner, who earlier today swore that he wouldn’t back down.