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You Won’t Hear This on the Campaign Trail

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“The tax cuts need to be canceled. If not now, due to the weakness in the economy, then three years from now.”

~ Ezra Klein is not seeking reelection.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Ezra Klein, It's an election year, Tax cuts

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