See George Condon, at
National Journal, "
Obama Hurt By Debt Debate." Condon suggests that extending the debt ceiling until 2013 is actually a victory for Obama. But a quick skim around the progressive blogosphere indicates how badly the left got beaten up on this deal. Kos has this, for example, with no upside: "
Getting rid of Bush tax cuts ... won't happen." (At
Memeorandum.)
Republicans are winning.
But see Bruce Kesler, who argues it's more of the same: "
Debt Deal: New Demoralization and New Sobriety." And similar points on offer from Josh Barro, "
Debt Ceiling Deal—Less Than Meets the Eye."
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