Filibuster Nostalgia?

Think the Republicans don't like the filibuster now? Remember last year when Majority Leader Frist and other Republicans supported the idea of the "nucler option" but they were foiled by that McCain guy? Now that Republicans are in the minority, McCain looks like a genius to Republicans. The Democrats have only 51 seats, and will need 9 Republican senators to join them in cutting off debate to block a filibuster -- and that is only if no Democrats defect to supporting the filibuster. The Gang of 14 is now the Gang of 12, since Republican senators Mike Dewine and Lincoln Chaffee were defeated Tuesday. Of course, with the new situation, I'm sure the Republicans will easily find 2 more members to join the group if need be!

In other news, Dennis Hastert will no longer be among House leaders...