Perhaps last term, not this one. They know their a$$es are on the line as well. Do or die.....they heard.
Remember, there will be a core of people like McCain and Graham. Even if they promised me, written in blood, I know what they would do anyway.
This is what everyone needs to keep in mind: even though it is gratifying to see liberals on the defensive, there will be a philosophical tie in the Congress, even if the best hoped-for outcome becomes true. In a situation where radical cost-cutting must be adopted, there will not be enough courage or will to do it. The economic free-fall will not be arrested, only tweaked. Anyone expecting meaningful cuts like the Brits are doing is not being realistic.
It’s sad. Sad for the country. But the American people STILL haven’t gotten the message yet. And the work of the next Congress will reflect it, I’d bet my last dollar on it.