Do the Right Thing

Obama warns he will call "bluff" of Republicans on deficit reduction next year.

Cites health care and DADT record to send clear signal on 2011 entitlement cuts.

HALPERIN'S TAKE: For those of you who aren't focused like a laser beam on the deficit reduction commission due to report in December (led by Rahm's buddy Bruce Reed): get focused.  As Obama made oh-so-clear (again) Sunday, he is as serious as a heart attack about making a bold move on entitlement reform after the midterms -- regardless of the electoral outcome.  Attention must be paid, as the president suggested in Canada.