[concerned about politics]

Why is Moderate Mitch even talking to the guy? The GOP should refuse to negotiate one thing with Reid.

I agree.
It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.
It is when we all play safe that fatality will lead us to our doom.
It is the "dark shade of courage" alone that will allow their spells to be broken.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

they ARE refusing to negotiate...they are saying “YOU do the budget and we will talk.”