Harry Reid just announced that he would pursue the so-called "nuclear option" in the Senate, which will end all vote on and force a vote on Obama Cabinet nominees.
...but wait, what? Didn't this happen before with the GOP? Yes. In 2005, the GOP threatened to end filibusters via the very same method, using the "nuclear option." Back then, it was for judicial nominees by the Bush administration.
But the fact of the matter is, someone needs to break that cycle. Someone needs to break this never-ending cycle of what are, essentially, hissy-fits by politicians.
Who could lead that charge? Angus King, and independent, possibly could. Other possibilities are Chris Christie, who has crossed party lines numerous times to work with Obama; and even Andrew Cuomo, who got Republicans in the NY State legislature to *gasp* compromise gun control measures.
Whomever takes charge, something has to to give. And better sooner, rather than later!
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