But a few Senators have bright hopes for passing a standalone DADT repeal bill before the Senate adjourns for the holidays. I can't imagine it will pass either, but Rachel explains all the machinations now underway:
Andrew Sullivan:
I have no idea whether this is viable as a way to save repeal. But one does note that repeal has passed the House, is supported by the military chiefs and defense secretary, has the backing of two-thirds of the American public, and has a 57 - 40 majority in the Senate.
This really means that John McCain's filibuster is what is killing repeal. Astonishing what one man's bitter soul can do to American democracy.
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