A tax cut compromise in exchange for a deal on START?

[Clio the Leo]

I'd take it.

After meeting, Obama and Republicans hopeful about a deal on Bush tax cuts

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Senior Republicans, eager to avoid a government shutdown, want Democrats to agree to fund the government well into next year. Democrats, particularly in the House, want to see jobless benefits extended, and Obama wants a Senate vote on the New START treaty.

One key player in the treaty negotiations is Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has been the target of heavy White House lobbying in recent days, including from Vice President Biden, sources close to the discussions said.

McCain didn't attend the White House meeting but told "Good Morning America" on Tuesday: "What I hope that we could do is agree to the extensions of tax cuts at all levels and also reach some agreement on moving forward with the START treaty as well. I think that is a serious result that could ensue from the meeting today."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/30/AR2010113003494_2.html

[Pale Blue Dot]

1. I wouldn't. nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

9. We don't need to negotiate. Block the Republicans every inch of the way

[SharonAnn]

2. So our national security is hostage to the wealthy? They get money or we all die?

[Clio the Leo]

5. Only in Hyperbole Land. nt

[impik]

3. START, unemployment benefits and DADT is return

to two years extension should be a no brainer. Only wild eyes fanatics will object.

[impik]

4. START, unemployment benefits and DADT is return

for two years extension should be a no brainer. Only wild eyes fanatics will object.

[COLGATE4]

7. Want to bet on whether we will get START and/or extension of

Unemployment benefits and/or DADT?

[Hardrada]

6. It is like paying out ransom money or Danegeld. Avoid this

sleezy trap.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

8. I am sick of Republicans - ditch them!