Right wing radio is commenting on yesterday's "kick the can a bit" deal as a total cave-in surrender/victory for Obama. Callers seem to be in favor of punishing any GOP rep or Senator who voted yes for the deal.

I myself think that George Will had it right. Valid tactic, but only effective with buy-in from the public supporting the "underdog" on what they believe is a worthy cause. In other words, had the GOP made it about cutting spending and paying down the debt on a fight over the debt limit, they might have been able to sell it and garner support. Over the ACA, they didn't have a chance.

This should, in my estimate, yield a more staunchly TEA/Social Conservative GOP after the next couple of elections. Fair chance of them being a minority party at the same time though.

However, a year in politics is a long time. Craziness with the ACA or unknown events moths ahead could alter this political landscape entirely.