'Hey Guys - This Is Barack': Obama Holds Chillaxed Fiscal Cliff Twitter Q&A
The world's most powerful man went to Twitter to promote his plan to avoid the so-called 'fiscal cliff' of impending tax hikes. If his style is any indication, the prez tweeted from Camp David while sipping an Arnold Palmer. So, make like your commander in chief, put your feet up, and check out some of the best moments of tax policy in 140 characters or less:
Mr. President, can you assure us that any "fiscal cliff" negotiations regarding entitlement reform will not hurt the most needy? #My2K
- Phillip M. McKenzie (@pmmckenzie) December 3, 2012
.@pmmckenzie we can reduce deficit in balanced way by ending tax cuts for top 2% + reforms that strengthen safety net & invest in future -bo
- The White House (@whitehouse) December 3, 2012
Mr. President, why won't keeping tax rates low across the board encourage more hires and therefore more tax revenue? #my2k
- Mike Vanderwyst (@mike5673) December 3, 2012
.@mike5673 high end tax cuts do least for economic growth & cost almost $1T. extending middle class cuts boosts consumer demand & growth -bo
- The White House (@whitehouse) December 3, 2012