A Franklin and Marshall College poll taken in early November indicated Obama ahead of potential Republican rivals in Pennsylvania in hypothetical 2012 general election showdowns . NEW : Republicans propose spending , benefit cuts to pay for payroll tax cut extension . Comment: Republicans oppose such a surtax and offer an alternative plan . Failure to extend the payroll tax cut will cost average families about $ 1,000 a year .
NEW : Republicans propose spending , benefit cuts to pay for payroll tax cut extension . Comment: Republicans oppose such a surtax and offer an alternative plan . Failure to extend the payroll tax cut will cost average families about $ 1,000 a year .