John Boehner just handed President Obama some "gold":
In speech to the Economic Club of Washington, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on Thursday called the tax cuts in President Obama’s jobs bill ‘gimmicks’, saying he cannot support them. This despite the fact that many are proposals previously supported by his party.
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TPM - Boehner: Obama Tax Cuts 'Gimmicks'
Oh really, Speaker Boehner?
Is an extra $1,500 in the hands of struggling middle class families a "gimmick"?
Is offering businesses a $4000 tax break if they hire unemployed who've been looking for work 6 months or more a "gimmick"?
Is fixing the crumbling bridges (IN YOUR DISTRICT!!!!) a "gimmick"?
Is helping the unemployed and the jobless a "gimmick"?
Is doing your job a "gimmick"?
The American people don't have time for your excuses. And they don't like being told that something that will help them (And not your rich friends) is a "gimmick"?
PASS THE BILL!
Boehner just handed Obama the best weapon yet. All Obama needs to do is to repeat the above.
A gimmick? Heh - your entire party, Mr. Speaker, is a gimmick.