Barack Obama

That the Progressive caucus is also full of very smart people, who understand that compromise is important and understand what he is doing. They might break with him on specific issues they care greatly about, but I don't think they will stop working with him altogether.

But it will be a balancing act on both their parts. The president has to find the right amount to give to get the house republicans to do anything, but he can't go so far that he loses his own party. The progressive caucus has to decide at which point they are willing to give to get something done. Unlike the Tea Party I believe the Progressive Caucus is willing to set aside their own wants and desires for the good of the country. They have done it before, and I think they will do it again.

Its possible that hes truly stuck between a rock and hard place where he can't get anything done. However, if that is the case I believe it becomes all that much more important that he continue his charm offense. The best result in this situation would be for him to show that hes trying to reach out and compromise and show America that its the repugs who are obstructing government because they won't compromise.

As always this is all just my opinion, and subjective to what I know and don't know. I could be wrong on any of these points, but this is what i believe/hope will happen.