I don't have a problem if the "little bit" PBO is willing

[Still Sensible]

to compromise on is that the Clinton-era tax rates apply to some slightly higher number, say $350k or $400k and up.

It is beginning to look as if there could be enough republican support to pass that as a stand-alone in the house, which would require the Senate to re-vote on a version with the slightly higher compromise figure.

I am glad the President is holding his ground on SS, but every time he reiterates that position I wish he would also say "...because Social Security has NOTHING to do with the deficit!"