My favorite parasite speaks. Via Calculated Risk, who was in the conference call:

Currently expect $200 billion in stimulus. Now, with Democratic control of government, expect to see a larger economic stimulus package of at least $300 billion, maybe as high as $500 billion. It's possible there will be a smaller stimulus package this fall, and then a 2nd bill early next year (late January or February).

Also expect to see more emphasis on mortgage modifications. Expect something similar to the FDIC proposal - also might see 90 day foreclosure moratorium. ...

Healthcare reform and tax policy discussions will probably be pushed out for a year or two - unless some of the tax proposals are part of the stimulus package. ...

Other issues will probably be pushed out (healthcare reform, energy and environmental policies).

Well, I suppose I'd rather see health care pushed back than get some sort of half-assed, centrist "compromise" (though if Tom Daschle gets HHS... Well, some people just do half-assed compromise. Tom Daschle is half-assed compromise).

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