[sphinx]

Uh, no. McConnell cannot simply snap his fingers and force Collins and Murkowski into line. He has to either persuade them or find a dem replacement. It would help if McCain would resign, but only if his replacement is a solid vote for confirmation which Cindy may not be, and Cindy may be McCain's price for resigning.

Yeah, it's easier to stamp one's feet and say all McConnell needs to do is man up, but that doesn't get us to 51 votes.

[bassmaner]

The sad part is that *every single ‘Rat* senator will vote in lock step with Schmucky, even red staters like Manchin and Donnelly. Hopefully voters in WV, IN and other red states keep that in mind this November.