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Friday, January 28, 2011

This Congress: Nothing will get done

We knew it would be a tough year for getting anything done anyway in Congress this year--or next, for that matter--since we've effectively begun the campaign season, tragically, for 2012.  That was bad enough.

Added to this is the fact that the Republicans long ago announced that their number one goal with this president is to see him fail.

More gridlock.

Now, the Senate killed any possibility of filibuster reform, as of yesterday.  We came close but it died.

Filibuster lives: Senate rejects changes in rules

2 comments:

Radioman KC said...

Well, you're right. It's enough to piss off the pope. But like never before, I think the GOP will show themselves for what they are...and may have a very hard time winning the house again in 2012.

Depends on if the O-man calls obstructionists what they are.

It'll also be interesting to see what happens when he said he'd veto bills containing EARMARKS. Congressmen in both parties use them to bring money/jobs to their states and pay back contributors!

Mo Rage said...

Yes, both the O-man and the Tea Party are against earmarks. Let's see where that goes. I think he's going to hold his ground on this, too. He has the "high ground" on it, for sure. No one will be able to complain about him doing that, I don't think.