https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/02/21/will-the-sequester-hurt-democrats-more-than-republicans/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 04:58:49 -0400<![CDATA[Yes, the sequester is coming.  Yes, it was the president&#8217;s idea.  Many thought, myself included, that Democrats wanted to go off the fiscal cliff since liberals would get their tax increases, they&#8217;ll get their defense cuts, and they&#8217;ll finally turn the page on the Bush Tax Cuts.  Hence, Democrats had no reason to come the the negotiating table to avert financial catastrophe.  However, a (BAD) deal was hashed out, and, ironically, 84% of the Bush Tax Cuts became permanent.  It&#8217;s a policy shift that got Debbie Wasserman Shultz a little confused back in January.]]>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:22:53 -0500<![CDATA[Matt Vespa]]>https://pjmedia.com/matt-vespa/2013/02/21/will-the-sequester-hurt-democrats-more-than-republicans-n176839