Monthly Archives: July 2011
Did Obama Cave?
In his first public comments since the budget agreement (at least the first that I have heard or read), a somber President Obama went on national television earlier tonight to issue a short statement in which he urged Republicans and … Continue reading
Surprise (Not)! They Have A Deal (Probably)!
Wow, and in the nick of time! Who could have predicted it! ;~) If press accounts (see here and here) can be believed, Boehner, McConnell and the President are on the cusp of forging a budget agreement almost precisely along … Continue reading
The Debt Debate: Do Obama and Senate Democrats Want the Same Thing?
Ok, as of 9:45 p.m., here is what I think is going on in the debt negotiations, and why. Be forewarned – this is highly speculative, based almost entirely on a couple of emails from congressional aides (none of whom … Continue reading
24 Hours – Where’s Jack Bauer When You Need Him?
If it sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The House is now voting on a version of the Reid debt reduction proposal even though Reid doesn’t even have the votes to bring it to the floor in the Senate as … Continue reading
How The Debt Impasse Will End
Big doings today that set the stage for the last minute compromise that I have been predicting for several weeks now. As expected, the House passed a revised version of Speaker Boehner’s bill by a 218-210 vote to raise the … Continue reading
