Would Obama veto temporary extention of tax cuts for rich?
There’s a great deal to chew over in President Obama’s new interview with ABC News, but one nugget worth highlighting is his refusal to vow a veto if Congress temporarily extends the Bush tax cuts for the rich. While the President has strongly opposed the extension, his unwillingness to promise a veto signals that the White House may be leaving open the possibility of a temporary extension as part of a deal making the middle class tax cuts permanent. This doesn’t diminish the rhetorical force of Obama’s opposition, or his apparent determination to make this a campaign issue, both of which were fully on display in the ABC interview. But it’s worth keeping in mind as a sign that Congressional Dems may still not be willing to fight this battle. * Burning religious texts not exactly in step with American values: Also don’t miss Obama’s denunciation of the whackjob Koran-burning pastor. “Whe’s proposing to do is completely contrary to our values of Americans,” Obama said. “This stunt that h
