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"There’s a lot of people saying, “this is class warfare.” Well, if saying that billionaires should pay the same share in taxes as a plumber or a teacher is class warfare, then you know what? I’m a warrior for the middle class. I will fight for the middle class...."
-- President Barack H. Obama
Are we finally seeing a little of that FDR spirit? Obama has been known to speak a strong line before, only to drop it when he walks into the room to negotiate with Republicans. However, given his falling political fortunes amid an economy that continues to weaken, he may be feeling the pressure to man-up. We'll see: there are some tough negotiations coming up again over the debt-ceiling.
-- President Barack H. Obama
Are we finally seeing a little of that FDR spirit? Obama has been known to speak a strong line before, only to drop it when he walks into the room to negotiate with Republicans. However, given his falling political fortunes amid an economy that continues to weaken, he may be feeling the pressure to man-up. We'll see: there are some tough negotiations coming up again over the debt-ceiling.
