I remember hearing something recently about the Senate parliamentarian, who is a woman who I had never heard of. But she had indicated that “reconciliation” can only be used in certain specific circumstances. And apparently she has some veto power over bills presented to the Senate, to rule on whether the legislation qualifies for the reconciliation process.
I know some are thinking, and I am thinking too, that she is liable to be accosted by the likes of Schumer and others, to press her to rule the right way on the parliamentary procedure for the legislation. And perhaps they will try to bribe her in some way to rule the “right” way.
It never ceases to amaze me that highly important issues affecting the viability of the country are often decided by individuals, who are often unelected.