Tony Perkins Washington Update
Senator Harry Reid must believe in the long day theory of creation. How else can he explain keeping the Senate in its opening legislative day for 500 hours? According to sources the chambers chief Democrat is abusing his power until he decides what to do about the filibuster rule.
Although the Senate actually convened last Thursday Sen. Reid used a parliamentary procedure to block its adjournment so that the window for changing the bodys rules stays open.
Reids ultimate goal is doing away with the two-thirds majority it takes to end a filibuster and replacing it with a simple majority vote.
If he succeeds the minority--in this case Republicans--would be powerless to stop the majority partys agenda on a number of issues. It would consolidate more power for Democrats discourage compromise and end what little negotiating the Senate does.
While the change would benefit them in the short term even some Democrats seem hesitant. What goes around comes around Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) warned.
