Uh, it's called a RINO train. Of course those nimwits could vote against it if they knew it had the votes to pass, this isn't new. Furthermore, regarding your 'give and take' excuse for poor leadership is what the senate is all about. That's why they don't make good presidential candidates.
Uh, I know that. That doesn't change the fact that it was rolling through and our best option was to get the best (lousy) deal that we could.
And trust me, George Allen has the leadership qualities. He exhibited them as Governor and as Chair of the NSRC.