Is the Tea Party Holding President Obama Hostage, Or is it the Other Way Around with Tax Increases Coming?

Is the Tea Party holding President Obama hostage, or is it the other way around, since he may have gotten his wish to raise taxes on the rich and close tax loopholes for huge corporations? I came across an interesting editorial cartoon:

I smell tax increases coming for ALL:

Did the Republicans, aided by their Tea Party buddies, play President Obama or will he get the last laugh?