[Zivasmate]

The better alternative would have been to go thru with the 'nuclear option". But that's what happens when you elect RINOs and not real Republicans.

[sinkspur]

The better alternative would have been to go thru with the 'nuclear option".

Frist can still go through with it, if he chooses.

It would appear he doesn't have the votes now, but he can still try.

This was done outside of Frist's purview. He simply doesn't seem to have the ability to do a deal.

[Choose Ye This Day]

WHY would the Democrats have even compromised? The only reason for them to compromise is that they KNEW they didn't have the votes.

Why don't our Senators ACT like we have a majority?