Nice try, Fred. Unh-unh. The three that are going to vote for the "option" just started learning what the price would be and have started hinting they were doing it for the prez all along. I like the spin, but I don't believe it.
Bingo. This article strikes me as "high spin"/damage control.
From square one, the renegade Repubs should have been clearly told what the price would be for their lack of loyalty.
The fact that Frist has been unable to "herd the cats" here is indicative of his lack of true leadership skills and lack of loyalty throughout the caucus.
There should be - and must be - a price to those who refuse to get back in the boat. And it must be excessive and all encompassing. Take away committee chairmanships. Take away national funding from the RNC. Do everything but kick them out of the party. But make it clear that those who don't support the President's agenda are not on the team.
THEN, we may just get a few things done. Otherwise, 3 whole judges is NOTHING to get excited about - unless it's 3 SCOTUS slots.