May I Present: Political KABUKI At It's FINEST!!!

[Beetwasher]

And that's not an insult. This is brilliant politics and a case lesson in controlling the debate from a master.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/

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"It's very clear they've listened, they've heard and that they're moving to respond," said Sen. Kent Conrad, chairman of the Budget Committee, who questioned previously whether the tax credits in the stimulus package were enough to encourage new jobs. "It was very, very healthy. They're not defensive, not arguing back, they're listening, they're attempting to hear and they're responding."

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Shhhh! No one tip off the Repubs, who have been remarkably silent, eh? Everyone get what's going on here?

[grantcart]

1. exactly

and he will also go out of his way to give credit for the bill's passing to all 35 Senators.

[firedupdem]

2. After having four or five minor panic attacks during the campaign..

I realized that this guy and his crew know how to play the game. I think what they are doing is very smart.....this package will pass and it will be a very good one.

[EraOfResponsibility]

3. I know right? I keep forgetting that

[rockymountaindem]

4. I guess I don't get it

What's happening?