Looks Like Senate Democratic Leaders Are Playing Obama's Rope-A-Dope

[KittyWampus]

Top Senate Dems say not enough time to pass Gang of Six plan

By: CNN Congressional Producer Ted Barrett

Washington (CNN) - The top two Democrats in the Senate said they don't think there is enough time before the debt ceiling is reached Aug. 2 to pass the comprehensive debt reduction plan unveiled Tuesday by the Gang of Six debt negotiators.

"The Gang of Six plan has not been drafted nor has it been scored by the CBO (Congressional Budget Office)," said Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Assistant Majority Leader and a member of the debt gang who supports the compromise. "It's not ready for prime time."

Asked specifically if the $3.7 trillion plan can be implemented as part of the debt ceiling negotiations, Durbin replied, "No it can't."

Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada expressed similar concerns and noted the Constitution requires that revenue bills originate in the House so the Senate's hands are tied until the House acts.

"I don't want to do anything to jeopardize the enthusiasm of the Gang of Six," Reid said. "But I am the person that runs the Senate and I understand what the rules of the Senate are."

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[babylonsister]

1. Throwing the ball back in their court? :) Allrighty then! nt

[KittyWampus]

3. This "deal" ain't going to happen. At least not in context of the Debt Ceiling.

[dionysus]

2. you don't say...

;)

[tularetom]

4. This is either the most carefully crafted game of multi dimensional chess ever played

Or the biggest clusterfuck we've seen in a long time.

I'm still hoping for that chess game thingie.

[pscot]

5. The administration seems to be redefining

clusterfuck.

[Number23]

6. Rec'd (but you're still at 0. I know you're shocked) :o)

[Stuart G]

7. Who knows what is going on..One thing is for sure..

those of us here at DU and Bernie Sanders...were not consulted..and why not???


:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:..

We are just as off as they are, less so.