https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/17/reid-and-boehner-split-over-timing-for-deficit-reduction-deal/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 08:34:22 -0400<![CDATA[The disagreement stems from a battle for leverage. Democrats want to strike an agreement now, when their political capital is at a high point following the election. They feel their position is further strengthened by the pending expiration of the Bush tax cuts and scheduled cuts to defense spending.]]>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:35:57 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/17/reid-and-boehner-split-over-timing-for-deficit-reduction-deal-n97571