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Step one: consolidate the power November 7, 2012 1:28 pm TB

Harry Reid will change the filibuster rules.

“They’re tired of this partisan gridlock,” Reid said at a midday press conference.

Harry Reid, prior to the election:

“Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his severely conservative agenda is laughable.”

This, of course, would not have been “gridlock.”

  • Hate the idea that Dems learn what the new normal is from Republicans? by alcaray 2012-11-07 14:58:35
    • That isn't true. by TB 2012-11-07 15:27:39
      • You are just afraid I'll trot out the shocking filibuster statistics again. by alcaray 2012-11-07 16:52:33
        • Look... by TB 2012-11-07 16:58:42

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