Dumb question: What stops POTUS & Congress from changing the deadline? If you don't want to fall off, move the cliff.
@bartongellman Takes legislation. That's a political move itself, effectively extends all tax cuts, cancels sequestration. Dems say no.
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@jonathanweisman Usually pols survive a game of chicken by deciding to play another day. Dems really so confident they'll win blame contest?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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