To me it seems like the R's are losing party credibility since the last two debt ceiling threats they caved in at the end and let the D's steamroll them, so they feel they almost have to dig in this time, even if it's not the right thing to do.
My new open enrollment period started up October 1st at work so I'll be interested to see what the coverage options changed to and how much the price goes up (or down?). My company generally overpays so that 15% or whatever kicks back and they funnel it into benefits premiums so it gives the illusion that the rates don't go up, or if they do, not by as much as you'd think.
Tricksey and false!