I think by the time the Congress will be ready to vote - the lobbyists will find enough democrats to support Boehner and the Republicans for continuing all the Bush tax-cuts.
This is all who will be the chicken game.
Who do you think these “lobbyists” might be?
Their source of funds is chicken feed in comparison to Soros, Buffett, and Gates, all of whom have demanded tax increases on earners (which they are not).
.