Just emailed this to many people!
If they go nuclear, they could pass the original House bill with just 50 votes. I don't see the US Senate doing that. They're not going to kill the filibuster forever, just to pass this.
If this monstrosity passes by reconciliation, then it can just as well be repealed that way. When and if Republicans take both houses, they can just attach a repeal to ANY funding bill. The president can either sign the bill or have the government shut down for lack of funds.
Of course, this fantasy assumes that Republicans actually have conservative principles, and backbone.
but I can dream, can’t I?
We have to make sure this never passes in the first place.
Bump. Rush was hot on this today also. Good job on finding this.
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_022410/content/01125109.guest.html