Obama has strong hand in fiscal clash with Republicans

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In this article

  • Obama's economic positions
  • Republican opposition
  • Defunding Obamacare
  • Continuation of 'sequestration'
  • Prospects of gridlock
  • Dealing with Congress
  • Likelihood of a deal
  • No alternative to compromise
  • Party elders
  • Off-cycle elections
  • Outlook

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