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I think the Dhimicrats are cracking, but not enough.
According to the article several groups of Dems are trying floats different proposals to end the standoff. To Frists credit he hasn't capitulated from his original stance. The fact that Dems are floating proposals shows they are concerned about the CONSTITUTIONAL option that may be used this week. Their threats of shutting down the Senate are cute but not a viable option given the LOW poll numbers supporting that action. Also looking ahead to the 2006 elections (no it is not too early) the Dems realize that they are facing an uphill battle and may lose as many as four seats in next cycle. Truth is nobody is talking about Democrats taking any seats away from the Republicans, but there are a few Democrats running for re-elections in very blue states. Also some retiring Democrats are not likely keep the seat in the party (see Robert Byrd). So the Dems NEED to find a solution that doesn't make them look like obstructionists. They only have to look no further than FORMER Senator Daschle to see how that plays at home. Also they can't pretend to be the party of Blacks when they are blocking a Black potential Supreme Court Justice. Also I think Frist has the votes to use the constitutional option or the Dems would be smug, loony, and silent. Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2005-05-17 |
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