[Jim Noble]

It must go to he states. He is screwed if it passes. THAT is why the senate will kill it

The Senate won't have to kill it.

A Constitutional amendment needs 290 votes in the House. Do you seriously believe there are 290 votes in the House to pass a (real) BBA?

[ejdrapes]

Here's what Rich Lowry over at NRO thinks will happen. Sigh.

I more or less agree with Kathryn about what will happen next. Boehner passes; the requirements for the second tranche are weakened and/or wiped out in the Senate; the final deal passes in the House with help from Democrats. We get some cuts and a commission and what is, essentially, a debt increase past the election

[ejdrapes]

Here's what Rich Lowry over at NRO thinks will happen. Sigh.

I more or less agree with Kathryn about what will happen next. Boehner passes; the requirements for the second tranche are weakened and/or wiped out in the Senate; the final deal passes in the House with help from Democrats. We get some cuts and a commission and what is, essentially, a debt increase past the election

[ejdrapes]

Here's what Rich Lowry over at NRO thinks will happen. Sigh.

I more or less agree with Kathryn about what will happen next. Boehner passes; the requirements for the second tranche are weakened and/or wiped out in the Senate; the final deal passes in the House with help from Democrats. We get some cuts and a commission and what is, essentially, a debt increase past the election