He’ll say whatever it takes to convince independents, knowing his base will never vote Republican. Then he’ll renege on the cuts just like he’s reneged on all his other promises.
if he thinks his base is going to vote for him, look over at DUmmieland, never ever seen that scale of widespread disaffection and wailing in the last 4 years, its like Obama just shot them through the heart.
I dont think its out of the question that huge swathes of Dems stay home in 2012, the trust of Obama has gone in many of their eyes and if that lot, the hardcore is faltering, Obama is screwed.
Your concern is valid, which is why if there is a deal, the debt ceiling increase must be tied directly to guaranteed cuts, including a minimum guaranteed cut of $500 billion for FY 12 alone.