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Each side blames the other. Blame game politics is standard practice. No wonder polls show public congressional support near record lows. Numbers range from 9% to low double digits.
Obama and congressional Democrats look beyond March 1.
"Their strategy is to persuade the public that the cuts would harm defense, education and other programs, make air travel difficult and cost jobs, among other effects," said the Journal."They hope public pressure would force Republicans to reverse course and agree to new tax revenue."
They believe "protracted fight(ing) over spending cuts could take a toll on Republicans".If that impression takes hold, (it) could cause trouble for" GOP candidates in 2014.
"Republicans believe they can stay united by accusing Mr. Obama of campaigning rather than negotiating and reminding people that they have backed legislation to replace the cuts to defense programs with nondefense cuts."
"They say they won't bend to Mr. Obama's demand for new tax revenue and that the public supports their goal of reducing the deficit."
Both sides remain confident. Agreement in principle occurred long ago. Policies belie rhetoric. Details alone remained unresolved. Expect them in the fullness of time. When remains to be seen.
Sequester chicken is risky. People may not react as expected. Both sides may be harmed. Obama has political leverage. His popularity way exceeds Congress.
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