My prediction. No progress. The Ds will not go along with cuts to SS. The Rs will not go along with tax increases of any type or significamnt cuts to the military. Hell they still love the Bush cuts which were one of the causes of the current deficit, and both parties have bases in their strongholds.

Both parties will bash the other, while looking for a political advantage, and then they will agree on a few issues that have no real effect - things like outlawing earmarks. The result, no progress, deficit continues to grow, crisis looms.

I will vote for any one who has the guts to embrace most of the panels recommendations.