Halperin's Take

Boehner's move puts pressure on Hill Democrats to reject an all-cut deal. Before, a no-pact outcome seemed impossible; now it is easier to see default than not. It seems unlikely that Obama can get the group back to the grand bargain. But a $2 trillion package is going to have a lot in in for the bases of both parties to dislike, making it difficult to see how Senate passage occurs, let alone the House.