https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/03/wh-willing-to-go-over-fiscal-cliff-if-absolutely-necessary/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 06:15:38 -0400<![CDATA[David Corn has a piece up this morning arguing that John Boehner is hampered in the fiscal cliff talks by his right flank &#8212; the House Tea Partyers who oppose compromise with the White House at any cost, just as they did during the 2011 showdowns. The difference this time is that the White House has far more leverage over Boehner than last time &#8212; putting him in a particularly difficult spot. &#8230;]]>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:20:22 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/03/wh-willing-to-go-over-fiscal-cliff-if-absolutely-necessary-n97987