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President Obama speaking to reporters about working with Congress to avoid the fiscal cliff crisis in the White House. (Los Angeles Times / Shawn Thew, EPA / November 9, 2012) 

The New York Times and Los Angeles Times both focused on President Obama's reiteration on increasing the tax rates for the wealthy.   Both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times wrote that the president believes that his re-election is proof of approval by the country that placing higher taxes on the wealthy is the best for the United States.  The two articles focused on President Obama's re-election have validated his future plans in increasing the tax rates for the wealthy, whether or not Republicans are on board or not.

The Washington Post focused more on President Obama's decision to freeze the middle class tax rates.  The article focused on Obama's plans for the middle class and how he plans to help the middle class by freezing their tax rates.  The Post also went on to mention Obama's plan to increase the tax rates for Americans making over $250,000 a year.  “I’m not wedded to every detail of my plan. I’m open to compromise,” said Mr. Obama.