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Elections are important. They represent the pinnacle of democ racy. But what comes after this elec tion might be even more important. Beginning with the lame-duck Congress that will return to Wash ington the week after the election, bv D avid E lliot JT our leaders will start making the U ntil the 1 most fundamental and conse votes are cast quential decisions about bud and counted, no gets, taxes, and the role of gov one, no m atter ernment in our society that they how sm art or have made in generations. well-connected, Some call it the "fiscal cliff." can predict with certainty the out Others call it "taxmageddon." What come of the 2012 elections. And yet. ever the label. Congress and the Democrats and some Republicans president will decide many things: are already forecasting that Presi the future of the Bush tax cuts, dent Barack Obama will win re-elec whether to extend the payroll tax tion, and Democrats will maintain holiday for millions of Americans, control of the Senate and pick up and whether to avoid scheduled ** Portland (JOhserurr USPS 959-680 E d it o r - in - C h ie f , P u b l is h e r : A ssistant to P ublisher , P u b u c R elations : C reative D irector : P a u l N e u fe ld t Lucinda Baldwin The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs should be clearly become the sole property o f the newspaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage without the written consent o f the general manager, unless the client has purchased the composition of such ad. © 2008 TH E P O R TL A N D OBSERVER A L L R IG H TS RESERVED. 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If Democrats win big this Novem ber, they'll have the political capital to achieve these three priorities. The question is whether or not they'll seize this opportunity to get America back on the right track. David Elliot is the communica tions director fo r USAction. CALL 503-288-0033 FAX 503-288-0015 oants&vortlandobserver. com ads @portlandobserver. com s14bscription@portlandobserver.com Charles H. Washington EDiroR.M ichael L e ig h to n SEE CURRENT FLYER FOR ADDITIONAL PRICES & SERVICES Call for Appointment ’ ' ».BQJ ¿VIIK E s ta b nsh e c i 1 9 7 0 cuts in spending that would radi cally pare all sorts of domestic pro grams. Key things are at stake, such as protecting our water and air, and food assistance for hungry Ameri cans. As these deliberations unfold, we must adhere to three priorities: First, we must end the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest two percent of Americans. This will provide rev enue that can be used to strengthen education, create jobs, improve our roads and bridges and help the mil lions of Americans who are strug gling to get by in today's sluggish economy. Second, we must protect our nation’s safety net. Americans count on programs like Medicare, Medic aid, and Social Security to be there W IT H O U T PERM ISSION IS P R O H IB ITE D . The Portland Observer-Oregon’s Oldest Multicultural Publica- tio n-is a member o f the National Newspaper Association-Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers, Inc. New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association C an Hachmann Posnustn: Send address changes to Portland Observer, PO Box 313 7, Portland, OR97208 9 „ < 1 » I s» « « 1 » v > t 1 ' 1 J | . 1 1 ! 1 ¡ . « > 1
