Sixty Votes Or Not, Reid Still Going To Have To “Herd The Cats”
The University of Virginia’s Larry Sabato says despite the fact that current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid now likely has the votes he needs to pass Democratic legislation, he should heed the words of former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott. (:18)
June 30, 2009
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