More Weak GOP Leadership

Businesses across America cannot be too happy after hearing this (from Bob Novak):

BOWING TO RANGEL

Rep. Jim McCrery, the new ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, quickly agreed to Democratic Chairman Charles Rangel’s proposal providing business tax increases far into the future.

To get an increase in the minimum wage through the Senate, Rangel reluctantly accepted tax benefits for business. But his package represents a $225 million tax increase over the next six years. While Rangel’s tax cuts are temporary, the compensating increases are permanent.

McCrery’s acquiescence to Rangel’s plan contrasts sharply with retired Republican Rep. Bill Thomas, Rangel’s predecessor as chairman. In the majority, the combative Thomas would not give Rangel the time of day.

Too many Republicans are in the "get along/go along" mode right now and are far too willing to make nice. If McCrery doesn't have what it takes to stand up for core Republican beliefs, the GOP leadership should replace him. Agreeing with Rangel on anything is a potential disaster for every taxpayer.