By Andrew P. Napolitano
The president's men trash the Constitution to pursue antagonists
Racing to find common ground in the "fiscal cliff" negotiations, President Obama and House Speaker John A. Boehner are backing off what were once ironclad positions on taxes and spending — though not enough to reach an agreement just yet, as both men continue to demand additional concessions before signing off on a year-end deal.
"Republicans should've taken Senator Schumer's offer two years ago when they had the chance," said Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Mr. Schumer. "We've had an election on the president's tax plan, the president won, and Republicans can't turn the clock back."
As Boehner prepares 'Plan B' on 'fiscal cliff,' Democrats already reject it →
"Republicans should have taken Sen. Schumer's offer two years ago when they had the chance," said Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Mr. Schumer. "We've had an election on the president's tax plan, the president won, and Republicans can't turn the clock back."
