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Good news: there may be a way to filibuster the reconciliation process. The Democrats have threatened to push health care legislation through by budget reconciliation which only requires a simple majority of 51 votes. However, Republicans have found a loophole in the process which allows them to introduce an unlimited number of amendments — in [...]

In a Congress not so far away, … Well, perhaps not that dramatic. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) announces his opposition to any health care reform bill with the public option in any shape or form: “We’re trying to do too much at once,” Lieberman said. “To put this government-created insurance company on top of everything [...]

I’m sure you are curious as to which Republican House members sided with the Democrat majority: Mary Bomo Mac (CA-45) Mike Castle (DE) Mark Kirk (IL-10) Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) Chris Smith (NJ-04) Leonard Lance (NJ-07) John M. McHugh (NY-23) Dave Reichert (WA-08) Well, at least Minority Leader Boehner tried to “filibuster” it. Let’s hope [...]

The RINO Senator from Pennsylvania will change his party affiliation to the Democrats. After Al Franken (D-MN) gets seated, Sen. Specter will give the Democrats their filibuster proof majority of 60. Sen. Specter is a walking case study in political expediency. But it’s really no surprise. His voting record shows more similarities to the Democrats’ [...]