Completely Disconnected From Reality

"Republicans have tried to work with Democrats to solve the debt crisis, but "behind the scenes" Democrats insisted on huge tax increases, Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz) said Saturday.

"Unfortunately, after weeks of negotiations, it became clear that Democrats in Washington did not view this crisis as an opportunity to rein in spending," Kyl said in the GOP's weekly address. "Instead, they saw it as an opportunity to impose huge tax increases on American families and small businesses."

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Kyl said Republicans are committed to avoiding a default and blamed Democrats for blocking progress on a deal. "Republicans have tried to work with Democrats to avoid this result and put our country on a better path, but we need them to work with us," Kyl said.