House Republicans squander their leverage & jam themselves - again. http://washingtonexaminer.com/house-gop-became-own-worst-enemy-in-battle-over-spending-and-debt/article/2537307 …
@Jstoner64 Let's assume you're right. Because I'm fine w/ that: Then there is no leverage on the debt ceiling to negotiate anything.
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@DavidMDrucker the White House's leverage was in fear mongering. The House would have been wise to dispel & slow the pace. -
@Jstoner64 OK. But my point is, if the default is a myth then no reason for Obama to ever give them anything to raise it. -
@DavidMDrucker that's exactly what he gave them, nothing. But they should have known that and held out. They caved over fear of perception. -
@Jstoner64 perception is reality & they were getting pummeled in the polls. They were losing & would have lost worse. -
@DavidMDrucker tomato tomaaato....btw, who are the Senate Rs known to be in Ys? -
@Jstoner64 ha! enjoyed the debate. So, I expect a decent number of yes votes, but not sure yet total. Looking into.
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@DavidMDrucker The house couldn't wait to negotiate with itself time and again vs making the offer and shutting up, knowing Default was BS. -
@Jstoner64 They don't believe that it's B.S. They believe default is real. So does Reid, or he would have negotiated nothing.
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