With a decision on whether to allow filibusters looming, centrist lawmakers met in various offices around the Capitol complex — in Sen. John Warner (news, bio, voting record)'s office at one point, Republican Mike DeWine's office at another — seeking a compromise that would avert a politically explosive confrontation.
Democratic Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado had attended at least 13 private meetings over the previous 24 hours with senators trying to reach a deal, a spokesman said.
"It's kind of like exams. If you have a date-certain, people tend to react. So in that sense, this has been a good thing," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (news, bio, voting record), R-S.C., one of the negotiators.
Congressional aides said late Wednesday the negotiators failed to reach agreement but would resume their talks Thursday. The aides spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are being held behind closed doors.
Oh geez, not DeWine now too? I think he's up in 2006, maybe 2008! If they cave because of these fools I hope they pay a big price when they run for reelection.
But then again, if the Pubs let them ruin it they probably don't have the stones to punish them.
I want a vote so we can see the record of the RINOS and see how many, if any, Dems vote with the GOP like Lieberman or Nelson.
DeWine has an election in '06. Just gives us a reason DeWine to kick you out. After Voinovich it wouled be double the pleasure.