Apparently we are ruled by a giant child. And let me make clear, I think the GRT was a good idea and the health care plan was generally doable from a policy sense, though the politics were bad.
I’d still argue the GRT is the best solution available–I would argue that an income tax change should be to make it progressive first and then figure out the rate. Overall the GRT was probably the best solution. It’s now dead.
The strategy for everyone at this point should be to figure out a budget for this year and build up good relationships so a serious deal can be reached next year to deal with long term financial problems. Just the opposite is happening endangering possible future deals.