Why Congress Is So Dysfunctional

BTW, you didn't really answer my question.

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I can offer you my guess as to why, but only Republican­s can tell you why they didn't take the offer.

My guess is that they and Obama and Democrats know (or believe) that they're going to get what they want with the 'Super Congress' come November, and won't have to suffer the nasty consequenc­es of p!$$ing off their base (Tea Partiers) by appearing to have worked with and cooperated with Democrats.  

The soul purpose of the 'Super Congress's expected draconian cuts is to provide cover to the members of Congress seeking reelection next year.
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