>> it would be irresponsible for us not to look at backup strategies to solve this problem. at the end of the day, we have a pons isability to ability. >> and the tea party breshmen continue to draw the attention of a deal of a lifetime. it's an all-or-nothing strategy. you're likely to end up with nothing. standing firm for your principle at the expense of achieving your goal is just wrong. weber says even just weaker deals with $1.5 trillion in cuts would be a huge accomplishment for the republicans. let's bring in the managing editor of the grio, joy ann reed