The deal isn't great, but considering we only control one house; our goal should be singular - 2012 - get the White House, the Senate and keep the House.
Over the past 2 weeks, The One with the enabling press have had the upper hand, IMHO. We were painted as the obstructionists (even though only we had the courage to put forth plan after plan to silence from the Dems.)
Only in the last day or two has the tide turned where the GOP held together and got most of what they want FOR NOW. No new taxes; another shot at $1.2T in cuts later this year; avert being labeled the “party of No” (Nancy might get that name if she blocks the deal). Possibility of voting on BBA.
We need public opinion on our side for 2012. We need the White House to control the Supreme Court. We need the White House to stop the bleeding and reverse Obamacare. We need to address entitlements - the core of our welfare society.
No other scenario on the debt crisis would have delivered this. Maybe we could have shut down the government for a couple of weeks, but we could have never scored a PR success like this deal. Even the libs on the radio are comparing Obama’s speech last night to Carter. Doesn't get much better.
Sure, would have preferred something stronger, but with this President, Harry Reid and an adoring press, it was just not meant to be. Good job Boehner and McConnell.
Right. And automatic spending cuts (no new taxes) if the committee can't agree. The GOP got a good deal, and the Tea Party people were a big help. No doubt about it. We got the best deal possible and the whole debate has left Obama looking pretty feckless.
I agree that it was good work by the House GOP.
Yes.