Julian Zelizer : Congressman Max Baucus ' proposed to cut taxes is n't as crazy as it sounds . He says Congress has reasons to want to reach agreement on tax reform . Both parties can have some sympathy with public that says Congress ca n't do anything , he says . Obama : A deal on taxes would help cut deficit , close loopholes .
Julian Zelizer : Sen. Max Baucus ' proposed to reform taxes is n't as crazy as it sounds . He says Congress has reasons to want to reach agreement on tax reform . Both parties would gain some credibility with public that feel Congress ca n't do anything , he says . Zelizer : A deal on taxes would help cut deficit , close loopholes .