Possibilities Around The Filibuster

TPM has an interesting piece about how to get around the filibuster, which is possible.

The way is for the president of the senate, Biden, to declare that the rules don't work and for the majority to put aside all rules and everything gets passed by majority vote. This has been referred to as the "Nuclear Option"

Can they do this? Yes, will the do it? No

"If the Dems really wanted to, they could go through this process anytime they wanted.The problem is political."

Repubs Upset for Biden Taking Iraq War Credit

It would be a real kick in the repub teeth if the Dems get credit for this.

"But as vice president, Biden is taking credit for success in Iraq. 'I am very optimistic about Iraq,' he said. 'I mean, this could be one of the great achievements of this administration.'"

It would be a major coup to have the Obama admin taking credit for the successes of the Iraq war. We all know Bush mismanaged both wars and to give his admin some credit, the current successes in Iraq were started under the Bush but it is Obama's admin that is managing it now and if repubs want to whine about it, let them. There is plenty of cheese to go round. I would recommend a nice gouda.