Grover Norquist says Democrats ` ` trying to get out '' of anti - tax pledge . Long a defining difference between Democrats and Republicans , the tax issue has stymied efforts to work out a deficit deal for the past two years . More Republicans push for increased tax revenue in a deficit deal . President Obama and Congress are trying to work out an agreement . Without a deal , the country faces the so - called ` ` fiscal cliff '' in Washington .
Grover Norquist says Democrats ` ` trying to get out '' of anti - tax pledge . More Republicans push for increased tax revenue in a deficit deal . President Obama and Congress are trying to work out an agreement . Without a deal , the country faces the so - called ` ` fiscal cliff '' in Washington .