Maybe It Is A Good Thing For Democrats To Get To 60
Been thinking a lot about what the makeup of DC will look like if they hit 60 Senators and they are filibuster proof.
I’m starting to think it might not be the worst thing in the world for them to get to 60. See, the problem is if they get to 59 and the GOP can filibuster than every legislative agenda item that passes or fails will undoubtedly be blamed on the GOP if it turns out bad. On the other hand, every good piece of policy will be claimed as victory by the Democrats.
Now, I realize that even if they don’t get to 60 nearly everything will pass anyway as some people will cross the aisle, which if it good legislation is a good thing. But there is little chance there will be straight party votes on many issues.
The idea of 58 or 59 is really potentially what some Democrats are hoping for. It gives them leeway to not look stupid. If they get to 60 they will start grasping at straws and an upheaval could be in the works for 2010 and 2012 similar to Newt’s Contract with America days.
