Deficit Commission Reax

Political players push and pull the blue ribbon.

Lieberman: "I strongly commend the President for establishing the commission..."

Trumka: "We should avoid taking hasty actions now that will end up actually worsening our long-term deficit."

McConnell: "Americans know our problem is not that we tax too little, but that Washington spends too much."

Peterson Foundation's Walker: "To create a sustainable future for all Americans, everything must be on the table."