Pretty much.
How much better was the “grand bargain” deal last year before House republicans shot it down? I’ll bet there are some that wish that was back on the table now?
What is my point? Do not let the good be the enemy of the perfect. Look I am not a fan of Boehner’s but he has very little to negotiate with. The grand bargain was a great start for conservative principals. Obviously not perfect but much better than we will be stuck with this time. We played poker with the election and lost.
Pretty much.