Not much has changed from the last round of negotiations, but there was a key omission from Obama's statement in the White House today that has led to some speculation that a compromise could be on the horizon.

Obama said he wants new revenue, but never mentioned increasing marginal rates as part of that plan.

Conservative Brad Dayspring, a former aide to House Majority Leader and senior adviser to conservative super PAC YG Action Fund, thinks this could give the two sides some room for agreement