NEWSMAX: In case the public weren’t frustrated enough over Congress’ failure to resolve the “fiscal cliff,” consider this: lawmakers probably could enact a compromise quickly and easily if Republican leaders let Democrats provide most of the votes.
That would give Democrats a bigger voice in the bargain, of course, which the Republican-led House is loath to do. That’s why about 10 percent of the House’s members – staunch anti-tax conservatives – were able to thwart Speaker John Boehner’s bid to pass a narrowly crafted bill that might have strengthened his bargaining hand…
House speakers traditionally advance major legislation only if most of their party’s members support it. It’s called the “majority of the majority” rule of thumb. But past speakers, including Democrat Nancy Pelosi and Republican Dennis Hastert, have ignored the rule at times… (more)
EDITOR: When a news source considered a spokes person for an ideological leaning (think MSNBC, Fox News, Wall Street Journal, Nation) headlines a news story like the above, it isn’t just analysis, it has a connotation of permission.
OK, I agree with the headlines. Now, let us see the democrats bill so we know just what we are voting on. Le’t not have another “we need to pass the bill before we can see what’s in it” moment.