TAX CUTS FOR THE TOP 1%

Yes, eliminating them is a no-brainer win for the Democrats but John Quiggin sure knows his Dems:

There seems to be a near-universal consensus that

(i) The game is a forced win for the Dems (pass a bill extending the cuts for everyone but the rich and dare the Repugs to oppose it)
(ii) The Dems opening move will be to resign