https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/12/28/obama-emerges-promises-three-more-days-of-posturing/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 07:56:26 -0400<![CDATA[Saying that he is &#8220;modestly optimistic,&#8221; President Obama emerged this evening to call the afternoon meeting at the White House between himself and Congressional leaders &#8220;constructive.&#8221; Obama said that Senate leaders Reid and McConnell will try reaching a deal on the cliff, and if they cannot, he wants an up or down vote in the House and the Senate on a slimmed down deal that preserves current tax rates on the middle class. The Republican House tried moving just such a deal last week, but failed on the fact that tax rates would still go up on top earners and small business owners.]]>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:07:38 -0500<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2012/12/28/obama-emerges-promises-three-more-days-of-posturing-n175709