How 'Cliff' Talks Hit the Wall
[Online.WSJ] Behind Scenes, Boehner Failed to Sell Republicans on Taxes, While Obama's Spending Plans Rankled
At one point, according to notes taken by a participant, Mr. Boehner told the president, "I put $800 billion [in tax revenue] on the table. What do I get for that?"
"You get nothing," the president said. "I get that for free."
I'd walk away, too. Some deals aren't worth making. |
Posted by: Fred 2012-12-24 |