Do I Sell?

[Vanraw]

Unfortunately, Obama can't agree with Boehner's deals and compromises, much less that of the Republican party as a whole, so it seems unlikely we'll avoid the cliff. Obama won't move right any more than the Republicans will move left.

We had a referendum a few weeks ago. Obama very explicitly ran on a platform of raising taxes on people earning over $250k, and the people voted him back in. He therefore has the people's mandate.

He has already compromised. He moved up to $400k. He's indicated he would go higher. He's included very substantial spending cuts.

Republicans (or at least the tea party) have made it clear they won't accept ANY tax increases. They are the problem. If you can't see this you really are in denial.

I'm actually very disappointed in Obama moving on the 250 thing. But understand he need to compromise. It sounds like Boehner was ok with it, but they still had a spending cut breech (though pretty small over 10 years). But he could not get his party in line.

So the best thing for Obama and Boehner is let the cliff happen and then lower taxes on everyone making less then 250k...... I would like to see Obama give on the SS / medicare age limit in addition to the cost of living stuff. I think that needs to be done no matter what, might as well give Boehner a bone to take to his caucus.