Barack Obama

I believe that part of the reason the repugs got hammered as badly as they did in 2012 was because of their unwillingness to compromise on the debt ceiling debate...or anything for that matter.

PBO's charm offense shows the public that like all truly great statesmen, hes willing to compromise and put the good of the country above ideology. At best the Repugs will give in and BO will get credit for being a grand negotiator. At worst, the repugs will be seen even more as being partisan ideologues who are willing to bankrupt this country to stay pure to their ideology.

I hate the idea of the cuts PBO proposing, but you have to offer something in order to compromise and I honestly don't think the republicans will bite. I think this will only make them look more belligerent and bolster the democratic party image.