Although Boehner will delay at the mouth, mouthing off to assuage the conservative base, he must cave. Democrats have a mandate. The talk of a close election was not echoed in the results.
Romney received just 47% of the vote. That is the floor with a polarized electorate. He only won blue states, and two states with a slight purple fringe. Democrats, and independents who caucus with them, won 25 of the 33 contested Senate seats. Democrats did not gain enough house seats to take control, but nationally got more votes.
Obama's political advantage is matched by his strategic edge. The Bush tax cuts expire at the end of the year. The once formidable Grover Norquist, is now running around calling people poopie heads. It makes me yearn for profanity.
Obama may allow Boehner to save face, but will still take his pound of flesh.
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