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In reply to the discussion: How many of my fellow Duers want to see a deal with the GOP? [View all]Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)It was reported if the senate can't come to an agreement of terms, then Reid was to draft a "basic package" to put before the floor for an up or down vote. That's what this is all about, putting the Republicans on the spot for every one in the country to witness their failure. There is no deal Reid and McConnell are going to be able to agree on. Even if they did there's not one they could agree on that would then pass the House.
I'm not getting myself worked up over this one yet. I expect we're going over the cliff and there will be much finger pointing and shame casting toward the Republicans who did nothing to stop it.
In other words, I believe we're giving the Republican's a refresher course on how politics are played. But, this is all my speculation and we shall see.