KGO America This Morning December 9, 2010
emily schmidt is joining us, now from washington with more. good morning, emily. >> reporter: vinita and rob, good morning to you. the tax cut deal that's headed to the senate floor creates an unusual push for votes. by and large, republicans have lined up with president obama. it's the democrats who need convincing. president obama says the tax deal debate is good. but it's time to get things done. >> the american people are watching. and they're expecting action on. our parts. >> reporter: for the white house, action means persuasion. president obama working the phones. vice presid...