The only reason that makes sense for him to have said no is if Reid’s plan did not get him through the 2012 election.
Will have to wait for Rubin’s details.
Rubin has another column up but not about the details
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/friday-question-answered/2011/03/29/gIQAJdZBXI_blog.html
Bingo!!!!
Its all about him and 2012 - nothing else.