"Many Jewish voters in Chicago, like elsewhere in the country, are furious at Mr. Emanuel over the Obama administration’s policies toward Israel. Several liberal groups inside the Democratic Party, from labor unions to other progressive organizations, blame Mr. Emanuel for playing a role in what they believe as failing to fully capitalize on the party’s majority by not pursuing more liberal policies." Read Article     

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 Why Boehner wants to make a tax cut dealEzra Klein If Republicans are so concerned with providing certainty about the future to businesses, a two-year extension of the Bush tax cuts doesn't make sense.Read Article