So, why did Reid even agree to move filibuster reform to the end of January instead of immediately?

LLStarks

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Wed Feb-02-11 05:54 PM
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So, why did Reid even agree to move filibuster reform to the end of January instead of immediately?

What was the point of recessing on Jan 5th?

We had the votes and all we get is an end to secret holds.

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SoCalDem

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Wed Feb-02-11 05:55 PM
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1. because he knows that dems will be a minority after '12..and for a long time

and even though we do not USE the filibuster, he wants it available..

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pnwmom

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Wed Feb-02-11 07:07 PM
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2. As I understand it, we didn't have the votes.

There was a small group of Dems that were holding out to retain the filibuster.

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librechik

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Wed Feb-02-11 07:12 PM
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3. Repeal the Senate

How useless they are--just there to protect the rich and powerful, and make sure that wages stay low. Fuck them!

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