Cornyn might have a little better luck on the floor than Cruz did in committee, (You know, WV rednecks calling Manchin's office) but - How many votes does it take to pass an amendment? 60? Whew!
Dems would have to kill them in votes but that would put the Senate Republicans on the spot if later they want to vote for the bill and claim they thought it was the bill that Rubio promised it was.
Yes, but do they really care whether Dems take over? In the long run, evidently not. They may not care much what the GOP base thinks any more because they have their retirement nest well prepared!
” Yes, but do they really care whether Dems take over? In the long run, evidently not.”
Yep.
Just switch parties, when their state turns blue.