Reply #41: They don't care about the rule. They want the controversy.

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They want Obama and the Democrats in Congress to have to make decisions and cast votes on abortion, so the next round of Republicans can use the issue for fundraising and election purposes. Also, if Obama is tied up in controversy, some Dems will be less likely to back him, and he'll be weaker on controversial issues like health care. Every voter they can turn against Obama weakens his chance to accomplish his goals, and strengthens the Republicans.

They did much the same thing to Clinton over gays in the military and gay marriage in 92, and again in 96.

Not saying this will hurt Obama, just that that's what BushCo wants to happen.