Democrats trying to push through the president's agenda without Republican support will almost certainly cease, analysts said. With the 2010 elections coming up, Republicans will paint their counterparts as out of touch with the public's message: Do something about the economy.
Holtz-Eakin has said that Brown's victory is a clear signal the country wants a new direction, including starting from scratch on the jobs bill and greater bipartisan support. Republicans, he said, would like to see a bill that focuses on tax cuts, such as blanket breaks on payroll taxes and capital dividend taxes.
"Do you think those shaky Democratic House members are real pleased about the fact that they were forced to vote on climate change when it had no chance of passing? They are stuck with this vote next November. That's just politically stupid."
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