re: #122 Gus 802

This whole escapade hasn’t been entirely good for Obama for the simple reason that he didn’t get all of the programs he desired passed in congress. He would have preferred a one year extension on the payroll tax cuts. I’m trying to figure out how it could be bad for Boenher to help push through a two month extension for these same payroll tax-cuts. My guess is that his constituency will be happy to see those continuing. In any case once congress reconvenes the president still had a lot of work cut out for him. Because along with the short two month tax cut extension came another short-term solution for extending unemployment benefits. Short of full cooperation Boehner did the right thing here however small the concession.

It will be interesting to see what happens to the GOP race about the time the extension is up, again. Will make for a very interesting litmus test.