[prairiebreeze]

Obama has the Gang of Six in his pocket to fall back on. Knowing that is why he upped the ante to Boehner. He KNEW Boehner would have to walk out as Boehner couldn’t possibly agree to anything with MORE tax hikes than had already been publically disclosed.

That’s why Obama already had his 30 minute tirade composed and on the teleprompted an hour after Boehner walked out. It was written the night before.

Obama has played the republicans in the Gang of Six like a finely tuned fiddle. Personally, I think those three ought to be horsewhipped.

[Blue Turtle]

I give Boehner a lot of credit for staying strong and showing courage during this political-financial fight. He must be under tons of pressure...hang tough my friend.

[Principled]

Obama has played the republicans in the Gang of Six like a finely tuned fiddle.

Gang of 6 plan won't pass the House. Those guys will hold for no higher taxes.

[kabar]

The Gang of Six plan is not ready for primetime. No legislation, just a framework. The reality is that there is not enough time to produce any real legislation save for the Rep plan that was passed by the House.

IMO there will have to be a short term increase in the debt ceiling just to buy time for a real legislative plan to be produced by both Houses. Regardless of what Obama may say, that is the reality.

The Gang of Six plan contains elements that neither the Dems or Reps favor. There are not the votes to pass it.