Same Media That Fretted Over ‘No Compromise’ GOP, Now Distressed Obama ‘Caving In’ On Taxes

In the wake of November's election results there was much discussion in the press over whether or not the newly strengthened Republican Party would be willing to compromise with Democrats. However, since Monday's announcement of a deal on extending current tax rates, many in the media have been critical of President Obama for giving in to the GOP. Before the votes had even been cast in the midterm election, on ABC's November 2 Good Morning America, former Bill Clinton advisor and co-host George Stephanopoulos worried: “[Republicans] have to make a choice, as well. Do they choose to cooperate with President Obama or stand firm on principle, which is going to guarantee gridlock?” read more

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Same Media That Fretted Over ‘No Compromise’ GOP, Now Distressed Obama ‘Caving In’ On Taxes

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