[topher]

During the debate, most of the speakers sounded like they were from the Afro-American Caucus. I can't see any vulnerable Democrat coming out and supporting Barney Frank.

It was a Red state Democratic Senator that supported in the Senate, so there may be folks [on the Democratic side] concerned about siding with Barney Frank...

[Soul Seeker]

Senator Conrad was apparently a strong supporter behind the scenes in the Senate, heling the Reps.