What happens when the Republicans refuse to compromise on debt reduction?

[mistertrickster]

Isn't there a default plan?

[peacebird]

1. The forced cuts will take place after the next election. Plan b must be vote all blue dogs

And Repukes out of office.

That is the only plan b I see short of a total reboot for America 2.0

[mistertrickster]

2. What are the forced cuts? I'm not finding good sources? nt

[Proud Liberal Dem]

3. Defense spending and Medicare payments (providers only)

n/t

[mistertrickster]

5. What about Bush tax cuts for the rich? nt

[peacebird]

6. They will expire if no action is taken

[Proud Liberal Dem]

7. What peacebird said

The Republicans are, however, trying to push for their extension in exchange for some revenue increases (that coincidentally- or not so coincidentally fall on low- and middle-income persons). Dems on the SC, thankfully, aren't agreeing to such an asinine deal.

[zbdent]

4. "What happens"?

The "liberally-biased media" claims both sides are entrenched and to blame ...