December 12th, 2010
10:45 AM ET
9 years ago

Axelrod: No big changes to tax deal

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Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama's senior adviser ruled out any major changes to the tax package negotiated with Republicans, saying Sunday that it is time to move forward on a compromise that includes elements distasteful to each side.

In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," David Axelrod said the focus must be on what is best for the country right now, rather than scoring political points or settling political scores.
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  1. Michael Armstrong Sr.

    If you cant beat them then join them our president is a lost child in the woods without a clue as how to run a country .

    December 12, 2010 10:57 am at 10:57 am |
  2. Michael Armstrong Sr.

    If Obama wants to win the 2012 election then he needs to dump the democrats and switch his loyalty's to the republicans .

    December 12, 2010 11:09 am at 11:09 am |
  3. Rick McDaniel

    What this country does NOT need to do right now, is squander 900 billion dollars.

    December 12, 2010 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
  4. vic nashville tn

    Bill Clinton presidencies created more jobs and raised tax

    Bush Tax cut we lost jobs

    Tax deal with republicans shows Obama is bad negotiator

    December 12, 2010 11:54 am at 11:54 am |
  5. GI Joe

    But the Koch Brothers don't have enough money yet ..........

    December 12, 2010 11:58 am at 11:58 am |
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