Remember what he is banking on. 1- The Republican establishment is not much different than the Democrats. Graham, Snowe etc. will not be all worked up to reverse it. The Dems could beat them up with the “how hateful they are” speech given to the unwashed masses in America who very comfortable with getting free stuff. The Republicans will take the “let us modify the bad parts” position. They won’t but they’ll take that position.

2- Until the reality of being taxed and nothing comes out of it sinks in, Most people are sheep and will go along to get along. This is the biggest threat to Axelrod’s plan. More than people love getting free stuff from the government, they hate being taxed and getting nothing in return. For those already suspicious that they are getting screwed, the Republicans can make hay with “You’ve paid. So where’s your care?” Most uninformed people are fairly simple and like bumper sticker lines they can remember. This is the end result of public school not teaching the basics in civics, Constitution and American History.