[chiller]

Here's how it must go down:

Threaten to nuke unless Dems co-operate. They may, given their dire senate roster up for re-elect in 2018.

If they don't play ball, nuke to undo the damage done by Obama when Dems nuked the filibuster. (Obiecare and judges)

When all is fixed, the last order of business changes Senate rules so that 60 votes are needed to change Senate fules. (NOT 51)

This back and forth gotcha' must be stopped for the good of the country, just as the actions of Reid's senate must be undone. If Republicans throw up another excuse why they can't get critical legislation passed, then it won't be just Dems in trouble in '18. My Sen Flake (AZ) is one.

[itsahoot]

When all is fixed, the last order of business changes Senate rules so that 60 votes are needed to change Senate fules. (NOT 51)

Forget the fact that no Congress can bind a future Congress.