https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/11/17/both-sides-profess-optimism-about-deal-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:59:57 -0400<![CDATA[The political landscape following the election on November 6 has subtly changed, with both Republicans and Democrats seeing an advantage to at least pretending to want to avoid the massive tax increases and spending cuts that would automatically kick in on January 1, 2013, unless a deal to avoid the &#8220;fiscal cliff&#8221; is reached before then.]]>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:01:06 -0500<![CDATA[Rick Moran]]>https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2012/11/17/both-sides-profess-optimism-about-deal-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff-n175151