CSPAN Newsmakers November 18, 2012
It is still more or less the same debate. Is there anything different at this point as a reason for optimism . The discussions with the deadline. That is the difference. An actual hard deadline that has to be moved or severe consequences set in. I hope they get something done by the end of the calendar year but if they cant it would be prudent to tackle the problems more comprehensively in early 2013. One, the election has passed. People can settle down and govern rather than just political. Two you have a real deadline that will hopefully motivate people to get a new deal. The dynamics are sl...