But, but, but...that might cause the NY TIMES to write nasty articles tut-tutting about the GOP's "partisanship" and give Linc Chafee the vapors. Plus, it might antagonize Sen. Hatch's "good friend", Senator Kennedy
Right you are. Thus, I predict it will be business-as-usual from the Senate Republicans (cowering in the corner while 41 Dems call the shots).