“The factor not in the equation is that, without fail, the rules are always different for Democrats. Every time, every issue, every situation, every vote.”
Mitch McConnell is the key player in this and most upcoming legislation for that matter. He will probably have to enact “The Nuclear Option” in order to get Gorsuch confirmed in the Senate. Same with Phase III of upcoming GOPCare, new tax bill, others. But, sadly, I don’t believe McConnell has the stones to pull the trigger....
For the life of me I don’t understand why Republicans don’t play hardball. At least go back to the real filibuster rules. Make those suckers stand in the well of the Senate for as long as they can. No tag teaming, no pee breaks, go until you can’t talk anymore. After that, vote. Forget this 60 vote cloture crap. We should also get rid of the 17th amendment while we are at it. We already have direct representation in the house.
There is no civility when only one side is civil. Mitch and Ryan need to go!