House Republicans are excitedly planning to cut spending 22% - domestic discretionary spending by 25% - to 2008 levels. However, because the Senate and White House is still controlled by Democrats, most people expect a showdown and a watered-down bill to go forth.
But what if Democrats simply did not show up save the most liberal senators from liberal states, to make Senate quorum of 51 members, and allowed Republicans to vote to pass their budget cuts? Then, if Obama were to simply allow the bill to become law without signing it, Republicans would completely own the consequences of their budget cuts and the economy, no?
What would moderate Republicans do -- would they vote with Tea Party Republicans, or would they vote against them? The only time Republicans will actually have their "adult conversation", is if they're forced to own up to their votes, so why not let them?
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