Props needed: football (optional), left over from prior seasons’ FISA and war funding performances. Slightly used, but never seems to get old.

Now the apologists are peddling the “it’s this or nothing” false choice, as if their “60 vote” myth didn’t just explode. How is it suddenly Raul Grijalva’s fault if he stands firm and won’t accept a hideous bill crafted on the imperative of getting Joe Lieberman’s vote, which isn’t necessary any more?

51: it’s the new 60.

Tell the House Progressives to stand firm: keep your word and vote “no” on the Senate bill.