In an interview with CNN's Erin Burnett, Sen. John Hoeven predicted movement in Washington on the payroll tax "within days." As for the makeup of a deal that could be reached before the holidays, Hoeven flatly ruled out supporting a surtax on millionaires, telling Burnett "no" when asked if he'd consider it.
On CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Rep. Pete King described Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich as "too erratic" and too "self-centered" to be president. "He'd be a terrible nominee," King told Erin Burnett, adding "people don't change at 68."