Someone on another site suggested that since Obama has done well at standing firm against the hostage takers he should move to the next phase of negotiation. I like it.
You know, the one that goes like this:
Car dealer: I'll give it to you for $1500.
Customer: I'll give you $1400 for it.
Car guy: Nope. $1499.
Customer: Now you're making me mad. $1200.
The concept is every time the GOP offers a non-deal deal, Obama asks for more.
GOP: We'll open the government and give you a 6 week debt ceiling increase but you take off the medical device tax.
Obama: I said I will only negotiate once you open the government and raise the debt ceiling for a year. Now you are messing with me. So I also want the immigration bill passed.
GOP: OK, how about we open the government and you get a 7 week debt ceiling increase and do away with the medical device tax.
Obama: How about I get the government open, the debt ceiling raised until after the next elections, the immigration bill passed, and a national $15/hr minimum wage.
And so and so on. Hell, while we are at it, let's get everything Obama has asked for the last 3 years. (Except that chained CPI thing. Not a fan of that.)