The GOP and Grover Norquist

The GOP and Grover Norquist

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For years, Congressional Republicans were in lockstep with conservative anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, signing his pledge not to raise taxes under any condition. With the fiscal cliff approaching, some are backing away from the commitment. Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam is one of the signatories. He explains why he signed the pledge and whether it will affect his position on taxes, as the January deadline looms.