Posted by
Tim Blessing on Friday, June 06, 2008 7:16:43 PM
The Senate's Global Warming Debate.
I know the weather is acting crazy, but are we going to walk the plank alone.
With the Senate Rules, the minority can leave the majority tied in knots.
Democrats can rail all day about global warming, but they will not get action.
The House of Representatives can pass all kinds of legislation, but the Senate can stop it among a whole host of differences in the rules.
In essence, the Republicans have the power to veto legislation within the legislative process, but they cannot initiate legislation.