[ambrose]

This is what a "face saving" deal is all about... they (Dems) get to look good while backing down, but we win on substance.

[JLS]

This is what a "face saving" deal is all about... they (Dems) get to look good while backing down, but we win on substance.
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Exactly. And since we must continue to deal with them in the Senate no since having them in the tent peeing on everything if you can save them a little face.

[RobFromGa]

This is what a "face saving" deal is all about... they (Dems) get to look good

As I said that day, they got to look "good" for a short period of time, now the base is becoming livid.

[Grampa Dave]

"This is what a "face saving" deal is all about... they (Dems) get to look good while backing down, but we win on substance."

Excellent summary.

We get some excellent judges approved. They get to make a lot of noise while backing down. We win on substance and with the approval of excellent judges.