Donna Robinson Divine Professor of government, Smith College :
President Obama calls for a bipartisan approach but his rhetoric is more likely to widen than narrow the partisan divide. Monday night's speech will not break the stalemate in negotiating a way to raise the debt limit. If Congressman Boehner can convince his party to back the measure he has put together, he may be able to secure enough votes for passage in the Senate. Then, President Obama is likely to sign the measure even though it means he has lost a good deal of power and prestige in this battle.