Can Obama's debt commission overcome congressional politics?

With the nation's debt higher than it has been since post WWII, something needs to be done. It's hard for legislation to get through congress, as many are worried about what their constituents will think about higher taxes. In an executive order, Obama has made a bi partisan committee to work on the issue. Most are skeptic, but some are hopeful. I, who always looks at the glass half full, am one of the hopeful ones.