As has already been pointed out, the democrats are already compromising by setting for sequester level temporary funding. Also, the republicans are demanding what the people do not want. privatized medicare, lower taxes. Cut funding for all social programs. etc etc. In other words the people have already spoken by electing Obama and not Romney.
That isn't asking for a compromise. That is demanding their way or shut down the government. Obama cannot be a part of that kind of extortion. And that is exactly what the republicans are doing.
They had plenty of time for compromise. The senate had past a budget a half year ago and the republican's refused to come to conference because they were more interested in shutting down the government then they were in finding a solution.
That isn't asking for a compromise. That is demanding their way or shut down the government. Obama cannot be a part of that kind of extortion. And that is exactly what the republicans are doing.
They had plenty of time for compromise. The senate had past a budget a half year ago and the republican's refused to come to conference because they were more interested in shutting down the government then they were in finding a solution.