7 Dem Senators having not signed on the filibuster reform

[Mass]

Some of the names saying NO are old timers that know how the Senate works. I favor a strong reform, but hope Udall and Merkley have looked at the unintended consequences.

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/

During a briefing on Capitol Hill, Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) updated reporters on their joint effort, which is also being shepherded by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa).

The remaining seven within the Democratic caucus who have yet to sign on are Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), a source familiar with the whip count told The Huffington Post.

[earthside]

1. If the U.S. Senate doesn't change the filibuster rule ...

... they all might as well pack-up and leave Washington after inauguration day.

[Romulox]

2. Guys, this trial balloon has been floated. They aren't changing the filibuster. nt