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1StrongBlackMan

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10. Actually ...

Reply to toby jo (Reply #7)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 08:32 AM

Oct 2013

This "deal" will push out the "next crisis", i.e., the closing of government to January (of the election year) and the debt ceiling to about April of the election year ... Democratic campaigns will benefit if the modern gop pulls this crap again, if current polling is any indicator.

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Senators' plan would reopen govt, raise debt limit [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2013 OP

Raise the debt limit joshdawg Oct 2013 #1

I never thought it possible... KansDem Oct 2013 #4

Jesus Christ Cosmocat Oct 2013 #5

Not sure how to tie a time frame to the debt limit effectively. It lends itself (pun intended) to 24601 Oct 2013 #8

It's not enough, but it would be interesting if it goes to the House and they reject it. cui bono Oct 2013 #2

My guess is they double down and refuse to vote on it davidpdx Oct 2013 #3

This is great theater! Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #6

Give 'em 8 - 12 months on raising debt limit, toby jo Oct 2013 #7

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #10

When will Boehner Cantor et al bucolic_frolic Oct 2013 #9

They started yesterday ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #12

It is time for Dems to put some stuff on the table and see what America thinks ThomThom Oct 2013 #16

I'm with you. They have demands. We have demands. ffr Oct 2013 #21

"part of a framework that would include cuts in benefit programs" Tom Rinaldo Oct 2013 #11

Well, that's ceertainly how ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #13

"Do you really believe there will be any movement on "entitlement" cuts in an election year?" Tom Rinaldo Oct 2013 #14

I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #15

I would rather you be right than I Tom Rinaldo Oct 2013 #17

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #19

What do we stand to lose in this one? jwirr Oct 2013 #18

That sounds like a non-starter for the teabagger controlled House. They want default, so nothing AlinPA Oct 2013 #20