“The GOP should push for the biggest cuts they can muster....”
I agree with that, and I acknowledge they have an uphill battle because of the opposition in the Senate and WH. I just don’t think the GOP is doing a good job of negotiating and selling their position. Boehner caved too early and too hard with his proposal. Boehner’s cuts are no more than the cuts in Reid’s plan. If the best the Republicans can do is match liberals, then we are doomed.
Not the first time. Since Reagan, Republicans in the WH and/or the Congress have never done a good job using the power of governing politics. Gingrich pushed the envelope so far, he was sent packing. And Bush43 didn't even know what "bully pulpit" meant. So don't count on the GOP to get smart anytime soon.