And they say racing is a niche sport...

[GenuineRisk]

Via Ezra Klein:

"Word is that the Democrats might make the Republicans actually filibuster FinReg tonight. That is to say, stand on the floor and talk and talk and talk. And if the Democrats are serious about forcing the Republicans to really filibuster the bill, this is the right week for it: The Kentucky Derby starts Friday, and Kentucky's senior senator, Mitch McConnell, would surely prefer to attend. Given that his members are already talking about breaking ranks, McConnell may find himself eager to get this kabuki dance over with a little bit early."


Who knew racing had such power in Washington?

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Via Ezra Klein:

"Word is that the Democrats might make the Republicans actually filibuster FinReg tonight. That is to say, stand on the floor and talk and talk and talk. And if the Democrats are serious about forcing the Republicans to really filibuster the bill, this is the right week for it: The Kentucky Derby starts Friday, and Kentucky's senior senator, Mitch McConnell, would surely prefer to attend. Given that his members are already talking about breaking ranks, McConnell may find himself eager to get this kabuki dance over with a little bit early."


Who knew racing had such power in Washington?

Just common horse sense......

[Merlinsky]

Senator Bunning held things up on unemployment benefits and missed his precious basketball game as he informed us all. You'd think we'd kept him from a medical conference on a cure for cancer.

McConnell knows the Derby is not to be missed. Priorities, people!