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First, yeah, but Democrats control both the Senate and House currently, and they controlled the Senate in 2001-2003. Plus, having a one or two vote majority isn't really having complete control. When the size of your lead in only 1 vote, it's not like you can pass whatever you need without the other side. However, I do see what you mean. Remember, not all republicans and in fact Republicans. Jumping Jim Jeffords? "RINO"Second, there is a large difference between, seeing the need to pass something yet realizing that your political opponents are simply not going to allow it, and having a lack of conviction or adherence to conservative principals. When you know that you will be thwarted, sometimes it's better to pick a battle you can win, than fight something you know you can't.Third... with the above said... I don't buy it. I think they should have tried it anyway, and forced a vote on it. That way they can say they tried and were stopped. Just like Welfare reform. They passed it 3 or 4 times, and Billy vetoed it each time. It built my faith in them at the time.
First, yeah, but Democrats control both the Senate and House currently, and they controlled the Senate in 2001-2003. Plus, having a one or two vote majority isn't really having complete control. When the size of your lead in only 1 vote, it's not like you can pass whatever you need without the other side. However, I do see what you mean. Remember, not all republicans and in fact Republicans. Jumping Jim Jeffords? "RINO"
Second, there is a large difference between, seeing the need to pass something yet realizing that your political opponents are simply not going to allow it, and having a lack of conviction or adherence to conservative principals. When you know that you will be thwarted, sometimes it's better to pick a battle you can win, than fight something you know you can't.
Third... with the above said... I don't buy it. I think they should have tried it anyway, and forced a vote on it. That way they can say they tried and were stopped. Just like Welfare reform. They passed it 3 or 4 times, and Billy vetoed it each time. It built my faith in them at the time.
