AdvertisementObama And Lawmakers' Confidence About Avoiding Cliff Isn't UniversalNovember 17, 2012Frank JamesfacebookEmailCongressional leaders after their meeting with President Obama Friday. From left: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D), House Speaker John Boehner (R) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R). (AP)