[Siena Dreaming]

Don't think so.

A win on Boehner's side keeps the right gunning for far more cuts...as it should be, especially if the second half of Boehner's plan includes entitlements.

Meanwhile, it completely dispirits the left and their agenda. They not only got no increased spending or tax hikes...they will have seen Obama lose the entire debate which means none of their arguments move forward from here on.

[glennaro]

I understand your point, but Boehner's plan sounds a lot like the "although-we've-caved-a-bit-this-time-just-you-wait-we'll-really-get'em-next-time" Republican strategy we've lived with since the Democratic Socialists returned to power in 2008.