That being said, Reid had promised that the senate would not be able to work with Romney if elected. I think Boehner should take the position that he is going to run the house exactly the way that Reid runs the senate. If Reid won't compromise, neither will Boehner.
No increase in the debt ceiling, let all non essential government services be shut down. If their are not essential we can't afford them. Do this until a legitimate budget is passed. Fiscal cliff is just what is needed to focus everyone's attention.
The fiscal cliff is minor compared to sequestration which is very minor compared to the Armageddon of the national debt.
I don’t know why everyone’s so down on Boehner. Look at the debacle that took place for the GOP on Election Day, and realize that he’s the only prominent Republican in Washington who still had his job when he woke up on Wednesday.