I hate to quote the Daily Kos again, but, this is just really silly.
Reid says the fight over Senate rules and the filibuster is the "most important" issue he has worked on. "There have always been filibusters. If they do this, it will change our basic framework," he said. "It will make the Senate an extension of the House of Representatives. "I will never give up the right for extended debate," Reid said. "I’d rather they try the nuclear option and show what a real abuse of power is." (emphasis from Armando posting at Kos)
The "most important issue he has worked on." Doesn’t say much for the leader of the Senate Democrats, does it? Preserving their power and obstructing Senate business. That really is all they have. How about working towards a plan for Social Security reform? Tax reform? Energy or the Environment? Anything? I guess that Reid is taking the John Kerry approach, ie, recommend little to no legislation.
