The GOP will say that any bill without extensive tort reform is a non-starter, which will cut the legs from under Democrat funding so they will refuse. D.O.A.
(the fact that Barry is even thinking about talking to the GOP shows he is out of options)
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus