With 36 days to reach a deal on the fiscal curb, Republican lawmakers in both the House and the Senate seem more willing to violate Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge. But Norquist dismissed such faux radical talk of raising taxes, saying these politicians were “discussing impure thoughts on national television.” Here’s a look at stories shaping tonight’s Last Word rundown:
- Warren Buffett’s New York Times op-ed argues for a minimum tax for the wealthy
- GOP leader Eric Cantor backing off Grover’s tax pledge?
- John McCain to GOP: Leave abortion issue alone
- Should Iowa get rid of its straw poll?
- Four reasons not to count Grover Norquist out just yet
- Gun club defends toddlers posing with Santa and guns
- New York Times op-ed: Give pot a chance
- UN climate chief calls Hurricane Sandy “yet another wake-up call” to the United States
- Former Florida GOP chair admits electoral reform was for voter suppression
- Pat Robertson: Atheists are trying to ‘steal’ Christmas
Sarah Muller