From TPM:
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal shortly before Obama's speech, Ryan said that he held out hope only for modest deficit deals with the other side.
"Because we have such a difference of opinion on health care, it's hard to imagine we're going to have a global agreement," Ryan said. "Everyone wants to get a grand slam, but maybe we can get a single or a double."
Wow! I don't know about you, but it sure sounds to me like Ryan has already given up... after just one speech! I figured the support for Ryan's proposals was a mile wide and an inch deep, but I didn't realize that it was actually a millimeter deep!
So, check me if I'm wrong, but it certainly sounds like the GOP is in full retreat and quitting. That was some speech!! I never thought I'd see the GOP with their tail in between their legs, but here we are... after one little speech, they seem to be throwing in the towel and going home. The power of words, I guess!
What do you think about these developments? I'm shocked at the response. I expected much more frothing and much less whining from the conservatives.