"Last week, virtually every Senate Republican voted against that tax cut. Now, I know many..."

““Last week, virtually every Senate Republican voted against that tax cut. Now, I know many Republicans have sworn an oath never to raise taxes as long as they live. How could it be that the only time there’s a catch is when it comes to raising taxes on middle-class families? How can you fight tooth and nail to protect high-end tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, and yet barely lift a finger to prevent taxes going up for 160 million Americans who really need the help? It doesn’t make sense.””

- President Obama, in a statement today urging Republicans in Congress to extend the payroll tax cut (via barackobama)