Obama and Boehner Are Budget Deal's Odd Couple

The deal brokered by Barack Obama and John Boehner helps the president regain his rep as a strong leader, and allows Boehner to tell his base that they've succeeded in shifting the agenda. It's a win for both men, Peter Beinart writes.

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Published Apr. 11 2011 2:23AM EDT 

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