Politics

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VETO VOW: President Obama said Monday that he would "not support any plan that puts all the burden for closing our deficit on ordinary Americans," and called for higher taxes on the wealthiest. (Associated Press)

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The spread-out 2012 Republican primary schedule may help Mitt Romney if the contest for the nomination turns into a marathon. (Associated Press)

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An FBI agent carries out evidence from Solyndra headquarters in Fremont, Calif., on Sept. 8 in a probe of its collapse after receiving $535 million in federal loans. (Associated Press)

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Former Republican Massachusetts Gov. William F. Weld. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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Illustration: History by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS An official proclamation from the D.C. mayor honored actress Hayden Panettiere on Friday for her advocacy of statehood for the nation's capital.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS An official proclamation from the D.C. mayor honored actress Hayden Panettiere on Friday for her advocacy of statehood for the nation's capital.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (center) arrives at his hotel in New York on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, to attend the 66th General Assembly session of the United Nations. (AP Photo/David Karp)

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President Obama walks away from the podium after making a statement at the White House on Sept. 19, 2011. (Associated Press)

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Anti-government protesters carry a wounded comrade from the site of clashes with security forces in Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

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**FILE** A Metropolitan Police Department surveillance camera was installed at 17th and Euclid streets Northwest in Washington. (J.M. Eddins Jr./The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry, seen here speaking at the Iowa Credit Union League convention in Des Moines, Iowa, cites his job-creation record as his foremost credential in his bid for the White House. (Associated Press)

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"We're not opposed to more revenue. The way you get more revenue is get the economy going," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican.

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Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis (83) makes a 3-yard catch before being tackled by FS Kerry Rhodes (25) for the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals free safety Kerry Rhodes (25) on a third-quarter run against the Cardinals at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holds a town-hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Sun Lakes, Ariz. (Associated Press)

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Republican presidential candidates Texas Gov. Rick Perry (seen here), former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Rep. Ron Paul have distinct deficit-reducing plans they would pursue as president. But all three are against repealing the costly Medicare drug benefit, which was passed by a Republican-led Congress in 2003 under GOP President George W. Bush. (Associated Press)