House Republicans criticize Senate payroll tax proposals negotiated by Democratic leaders . Some senators call on the Republican - controlled House to reject the Senate proposal . Washington ( CNN ) -- At the end of another long and confusing day of political wrangling over extending the payroll tax cut , House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi asked a question on everybody 's mind . `` The public has to be concerned and wondering why on Earth are we not getting a payroll tax cut when everybody says they 're for it ? '' Gergen : Republicans have been outmaneuvered . Sen. McCain says the impasse is hurting the Republican Party .
House Republicans criticize Senate payroll tax proposals negotiated by Democratic leaders . Some senators call on the Republican - controlled House to reject the Senate proposal . Gergen : Republicans have been outmaneuvered . Sen. McCain says the impasse is hurting the Republican Party .