Incoming speaker blasts opposition’s “nonsense” plan to push vote on middle-class breaks through the House Thursday.

And: Biden defers to Geithner in responding to Boehner’s remark.

Pool Report:

December 2, 2010

Vpotus returned to the white house around 2:05pm. He was asked if Boehner’s “chicken crap” comment about forcing today’s tax vote meant negotiations are breaking down. He replied, “Not that I’m aware of. But you’ll have to ask Geithner.”