Rachel Maddow could make a Republican senator kissing a baby harp seal he rescued from the bludgeon sound like pedophilic bestiality. Even though I think congress should authorize funds to pay bills that arise from the budgets they pass, traditionally you don't see "clean" debt ceiling bills. Tying the cola fix to raising the debt limit should be a win win. Both sides want it repealed and the President throws a bone to GOP leaders so they can placate their more enthusiastic members. But the President wants a fight. No compromise.