McConnell demonstrates survival skill

“McConnell urges House to pass short-term extension of payroll tax cut

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said for the first time Thursday that the GOP-held House should pass a short extension of the payroll tax cut while the Senate appoints negotiators to discuss how to pay for the tax cut for the full year, putting him at odds with House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) who has insisted negotiations must take first.”