General Discussion

I really, really hope our Dem leaders figure out a way to avoid the popularity and potential for success of an outright bribe to the voters. We live in such interesting times. And this is yet another example of why we need to be more commonly appealing to the bulk of the population and win elections.

My only question is whether he'll make it an election issue with an absolutely direct quid pro quo. "Vote in Republicans, and the lame duck Congress and I will send you a $2,000 check in December."