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Old 12-01-2010, 12:47 PM   #1
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This is why Republicans are dubbed Obstuctionists

"Senate Republicans Vow to Block Dem Legislation Until Tax Cuts, Budget Pass"
Senate Republicans Vow to Block Dem Legislation Until Tax Cuts, Budget Pass - FoxNews.com

I completely agree that these are the two most pressing issues right now, but this looks very much like a "play by my rules or I'm going to take my ball and go home" attitude. The Republicans need to refine their image and I don't think this is going to win them any votes from the middle of the road voters.

All the usual suspects here will immediately turn this into a thread about the Democ... I'm sorry... Liberals.

But in the spirit of attempting to tap into people's critical-thinking skills, as opposed to the usual propaganda - how do you guys think this will effect the public image of the Republicans in the eyes of Independents? What's the strategy behind making the announcement now with barely 3 weeks left in the year as opposed to right after, or even before the elections?
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