You left out some things.
7 Repubs could demand a cut. If a Dem doesn't cave, yes he causes granny to "get it" as you put it. I don't think the Dems are going to move too quickly to cause granny to get it.
Will Never happen. They had the chance to do it this time around by standing strong on CCB. They caved
The threat of Granny gets always has them cowering in the corner.