The Number: 6

That's the number of days since President Obama's re-election and the approaching 'fiscal cliff' has Republicans sweating. Global business editor Daniel Gross discusses the current economic 'hostage situation' in which Obama has the upper hand.

Updated 04.21.17 2:56PM ET / Published 11.12.12 2:51PM ET

That's the number of days since President Obama's re-election and the approaching 'fiscal cliff' has Republicans sweating. Global business editor Daniel Gross discusses the current economic 'hostage situation' in which Obama has the upper hand.