It’s a good thing. A few weeks ago I didn’t think Boner was going to allow it. I’d say he thinks he’s safe from losing his place on the presidential golf team because he knows/believes the Senate will peel the healthcare elements out of the budget and send it back to the House. He’s counting on Cruz not to be able to rally enough votes. He’s probably right, but we shall see soon enough. If nothing else, it will be another chance to get a good look at Ted Cruz, and to affirmitavely identify all the Rino senators who need primarying. Will Cruz lead a filibuster? I’m thinking he will.
Boner only did it because he knows the Obamacare Federal Exchanges won’t be working for the Oct 1 enrollment launch date. And it could still be weeks or months until they’re working.
He will say, why should we fund ObamaCare when you can’t even get the exchanges running on time?
Keep in mind that by some bizarre logic only the voices that must be in Boehner's head can understand, he supported Obama right away when helping AlQuaida in Syria was the issue. Boehner was left out there with no cover when Putin saved the US from that disaster. Besides that, Obama's team was insulting Boehner for not keeping the constitutional conservatives (not their term) in line just yesterday. (you can't make this stuff up)
Maybe Boehner finally got the message. Obama doesn't give a damn about people he uses to get his way.
NOW you are talking! This could be fun and will be interesting theater at the very last.