Is the Senate-passed plan a good plan that should be passed or a bad plan that should be voted down?

Boehner: House Republicans oppose Senate payroll tax deal
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-votes-to-extend-payroll-tax-cut/2011/12/17/gIQAJ6tR0O_story.html

Analysis: Is this the beginnings of a less partisan divide and more cooperation in Congress?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress-edges-toward-a-compromise-on-spending/2011/12/09/gIQAORhenO_story.html

Does Herman Cain suspending his campaign matter? Who will benefit? Who will be hindered?