Politics Afternoon Edition: Why the Norquist pledge may not even apply to 'cliff'

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The Washington Post Wednesday, November 28, 2012
POLITICS AFTERNOON EDITION
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HEADLINES

  1. THE FIX: Norquist pledge may not even apply to 'cliff'

    It appears that Grover Norquist and his group have said that letting the Bush tax cuts expire would constitute a tax increase, but since the members technically aren't voting to raise taxes, it wouldn't violate the pledge.
    » Read full article

  2. Obama urges public pressure on Congress

    Amid showdown over "fiscal cliff," the president calls on Americans to push for extended middle-class tax cuts.
    » Read full article

  3. Romney to have lunch with Obama

    President had suggested the private meeting after winning reelection to discuss former challenger's ideas.
    » Read full article

  4. Tom Ricks to MSNBC: You're just like Fox, only not as good at it

    Liberals shouldn't be too pleased after guest on Fox criticized his host.
    » Read full article

  5. Susan Rice meets with more GOP critics

    Sen. Susan Collins of Maine expressed concerns about Rice; Collins could be key if the U.N. ambassador is nominated for secretary of state.
    » Read full article


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Stuart Stevens, former chief strategist for the Romney presidential campaign, in an op-ed about the election:

"Losing is just losing. It's not a mandate to throw out every idea that the candidate championed, and I would hope it's not seen as an excuse to show disrespect for a good man who fought hard for values we admire. "



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Video: President Obama: Middle class tax cuts too important to 'screw up'

At the White House Wednesday, President Obama addressed a group of Americans whose taxes would go up if Congress fails to extend the middle class tax cuts.


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