[MamaLucci]

THAT would be the nuclear option. It would effectively blow up the Senate.

[chiller]

The potential machinations in the Senate are intriguing, but the rubber meets the road in the House. Pelosi doesn't have the votes and likely will not. She's trying to convince her minions that a new smaller bill will be palatable, but Steny Hoyer says there is no smaller bill.

My thanks to Obie for extending this well into primary season, which officially kicked off today in Texas. You and yours will shortly be toast.

[ModelBreaker]

” . . . in theory, only parts that are related to the budget can be passed via reconciliation.”

But Reid’s pet parliamentarian will rule that everything is in order. This is no limitation at all.

[reg45]

In 2011, will we be able to use reconciliation to impeach 0bama?

[SunkenCiv]

The nuclear option will literally lead to all those voting in favor being pulled down by the people.

[Nosterrex]

These are indeed dark days. If Congress passes this entitlement abomination (Obamination), it will be another nail in the nation's casket, maybe the last nail. The only hope that I see is if the GOP can tie it up in litigation. There are parts of this that might be unconstitutional (we can only hope).

[happinesswithoutpeace]

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