re: #76 Killgore Trout

Here’s why the GOP has to cave: “Raise the fucking debt limit!” says…The Chamber of Commerce…
Congress hears outcry from business lobby on debt ceiling and deficit

In other words, now they can’t even claim that they’re looking out for business leaders, as those leaders have just demanded they cut a deal. The GOP’s got no legs to stand and Obama knows it. Agreeing to McConnell’s deal now would be snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.