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This article provides an analysis of Obama's speech on the fiscal policy debate. His speech was intended to position the administration as the responsible party that is not catering to its base. This puts the GOP, which is feeding the tea partiers in its base what it wants to hear, at risk. They may lose the support of the independent voters who are critical for both parties.
The reaction from progressive Democrats has been strong and many are wondering why they voted for Obama. Some may stay away from the polls but few would risk putting the GOP into a position of power. The GOP has become a party with a single agenda: Tax cuts for the super rich and a shift of federal spending to its constituents.
Unfortunately, we are learning that electioneering dominates politics, and it shows how difficult it is to make the decisions necessary to optimize results for the common good.
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