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In reply to the discussion: At Boehner’s Request, He and Obama Negotiate Alone [View all]DallasNE
(7,402 posts)That is sure to ruffle some feathers for sure. My guess is that it will not be a single bill but two, linked bills. One to deal with the revenue side and one to deal with the spending side. The Senate has already passed a bill dealing with the revenue side so I'm guessing the revenue bill will be similar with differences ironed out in a joint conference but following what emerges from this meeting. It could be as minor as spliting the difference on the rate increases but that trade-off will likely mean that Republicans don't get as much on entitlements as they want. Since Boehner sacked 4 people earlier it probably means that he can squeak by in getting the agreed to package passed. Obviously Cantor and Ryan signed off on these sacks. This move also reflects the fact that Boehner and Republicans are losing the PR battle and that is why he wants it off the nightly news cycle. But Obama and his advisors also know what the score is. What matters is not how things happen, but what takes place. Expect few leaks over the next few days.