I am so glad somebody brought up the polls on this issue...

"Obama’s prioritization is no mystery: The populist Buffett Rule polls well. This explains its inclusion in countless presidential speeches and statements. White House reporters, tiring of the theme, have proposed a Jimmy Buffett Rule (three-drink minimum) and a Buffet Rule (Newt Gingrich would be an obvious candidate). "

This man is absolutely bonkers over anything that might get votes...the country does not seem to matter...


"Three years into his presidency, Obama has not introduced a plan for comprehensive tax reform — arguably the most important vehicle for fixing the nation’s finances and boosting long-term economic growth. His opponents haven’t done much better, but that doesn’t excuse the president’s failures: appointing the Simpson-Bowles commission and then disregarding its findings, offering a plan for business tax reform only, and issuing a series of platitudes. The Buffett Rule, rather than overhauling the tax code, would simply add another layer."

Rebuffing Obama’s ‘Buffett Rule’ - The Washington Post

AND those in the senate who do not poll well, KNOW the real facts of the bill and what effect it will have !!!

Ignoring his OWN appointed commitee was serious,and again, this was one thing I "thought" I would like just like the health care debate but he turned his back on BOTH for politics only.