They are definitely, finally on the right track- where they should have been two years ago.
Now, if only they will stand by their words….
From TalkingPointsMemo:
House Democrats emerged from a White House meeting with President Obama confident that the GOP Medicare plan has Republicans on the ropes and more determined than ever to ensure that tax increases on the wealthiest Americans are included in any long-term debt-reduction package.
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the meeting was “very productive” and a “great exchange of ideas.”
In negotiations with Republicans to raise the debt-ceiling and reduce the ballooning debt, Pelosi said Democrats and the President are committed to strengthening the middle class and reducing the debt with “balance” and “fairness.”
She also said that the primary focus of the meetings was on greater job creation.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said Democrats and Obama have clear objectives in the negotiations: “We need to bring the deficits down and make sure Medicare is strengthened and preserved.”
“The President said failure is not an option” when it comes to raising the debt-ceiling, added Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA). “…We will make sure the middle class and seniors will not be stiff armed in these budget negotiations.”
House Republicans and Democrats are under increasing pressure to stop the bickering, especially when it comes to raising the debt ceiling.
via Democrats Emerge From White House Meeting Determined Not To Cave On Medicare, Taxes | TPMDC.
