[Principled]

His victory would give Republicans 54 seats in the 100-member Senate, enough for a majority but not the 60 seats needed to avoid the tactical blocking procedure known as a filibuster.

This means Republicans, who also control the U.S. House of Representatives, would have to work with Democrats to pass most legislation.

Whaaaa? The 60 vote majority needed to avoid being blocked... that was eliminated by Harry Reid.

If Harry can do it for judicial nominees, JonJon can do it for legislation. This author only wants repubs to work w/ dems.

The US media is great when a republican is in office - so repubs have to watch it. I wish the media would do its job when a dem were in office.

It's killing our country.

[SoConPubbie]

Whaaaa? The 60 vote majority needed to avoid being blocked... that was eliminated by Harry Reid.

Actually, I think what is being referred to here is a veto-proof majority, which Harry Reid has no control over.

[LeonardFMason]

If the Republicans were smart they would expand on what Harry Reid did in changing the rules. Make it a simple Majority vote in areas that benefit them.

Do it with no fanfare. When challenged simply reference the election and cite Obama’s statements. Elections have consequences. REPUBLICANS WON BIG.