[cryptical]

This is not over by a long-shot. Even if the Senate passes this compromise, it must be reconciled with the House, and their is every likelihood that the entire matter will explode.

Where did I hear this before? Oh yeah, CFR. It'll never pass, it'll get amended, the SC will find it unconstitutional...

[samcgwire]

If the House caves, the GOP will lose both branches in '06 and the White House in '08. It might happen anyway, as rotten as it is from the head-back. Don't expect Republicans to beg for Bush to come a campaigning where those Conservative Republicans are running for re-election, either.