[rwfromkansas]

We have enough new, conservative Repubs to counter the defecting Repubs.

We could not counter a fillibuster though, which is why the rules need to be changed.

[princess leah]

Bush is already starting on that "capital spending" plan he said he earned...As if the democrats didn't already have a bad enough week (I'm sure Teddy the swimmer is swimming in his vodka now!)

[CAluvdubya]

We could not counter a fillibuster though, which is why the rules need to be changed.

We could counter a fillibuster if the republicans wouldmake them stick to a true fillibuster. No going home to comfy beds, etc. You can't get anywhere with the current "girlie man" fillibusters!

[WoodstockCat]

I think the Senate rules change WILL happen this term. The last set of rules goes back to the 2000 election and "divided country" even commmittee assignments.

This term the Reps ousted the Dem leader and with the popular vote they should stand behind increasing all of the "big" committees to an extra Republican.

They should also do away with the rule that allows the fillibuster of judges to happen.