Morning Bell: The Urgent Danger in the Senate

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The Foundry:

Amy Payne

January 24, 2013

 

 

Think your state has equal representation in the Senate? Well, that could be eliminated soon.

 

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid—a Democrat from Nevada—is trying to ensure that he personally has the final say on all legislation. And under one plan being considered, only three other Senators would be allowed any meaningful contributions.

 

Reid has been talking with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) about an agreement on this nefarious plan. But whether it passes with McConnell’s blessing or without, it is dangerous to everyone not represented by Harry Reid.

 

Until, of course, Harry Reid is no longer a Senator. Then, the scepter of power would pass to the next Majority Leader. But Reid and his gang aren’t thinking about that day. They’re thinking about today—and the ability to pass legislation without any opposition.

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And here once again we see the problem with Washington...No not partisanship, but not thinking farther than next week....long term "thinking" is the next election.

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I had read McConnell was caving on at least part of the filibuster.