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By krempasky Posted in Fillibuster — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

Bill Dyer is far, far smarter than I - and he thinks the Republicans got completely snookered when you get into what the deal actually says. He's probably right as a matter of law - I'm not sure if he's on as solid ground when it comes to the politics. Deals in the Senate are as binding as the signatories want them to be (budget deals/resolutions, anyone?) - so if the moderate Republicans really were looking for a way to avoid a vote, perhaps he's right.

On the other hand, if those who participated (sans McCain, his ego is like Obi-Wan, just try and strike it down) want the opportunity to seem like elder statesmen and then get "forced" by the Democrats into voting later to drop the filibuster, well - that's just as plausible.

One thing's clear: this is a delay, not a final disposition.