The Establishment Repubs---specifically Mitch McConnell---were the ones who came up with this travesty in order to undermine Cut, Cap, & Balance and get around the TEA Party Freshmen in the House.
Sen. McConnell Promises Super Committee Will "Focus On Entitlements"
Super Committee’s First Meeting Tomorrow: ‘Failure Is Not an Option’
'Cut, cap and balance' unlikely to end debt ceiling struggle
RSC Chair Shoots Down McConnell Plan
McConnell Outlines Three-Step Debt Contingency Plan
Conservatives Torn Over McConnell's Debt-Ceiling Plan B
Reid and McConnell Work on Debt Deal
Reid, McConnell Craft ‘Hybrid’ Option (The McConnell Plan gets even worse)
From the last link:
"The plan, which is being hatched by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), would ensure that over $1.5 trillion in cuts over ten years be passed into law. It would also grant President Obama the authority to extend the debt ceiling through the 2012 election season while requiring him to propose — but allowing him to ultimately veto — cuts beyond those initial $1.5 trillion.
Additionally, the deal would create a new “deficit commission” compromised solely of lawmakers who would be tasked with finding additional savings in the budget. The commission’s recommendations would be given automatic, amendment-free votes in both chambers of Congress.
Now McConnell and Boehner got what they wanted and it will be back to business as usual on the Hill.
“The Establishment Repubs-—specifically Mitch McConnell-—were the ones who came up with this travesty in order to undermine Cut, Cap, & Balance and get around the TEA Party Freshmen in the House.”
Yep. Thanks for the links- I remember that last one all too well (I posted it).