It Might Finally Be Time For The 'Nuclear Option' In The Senate

It's Time For Senate To Go 'Nuclear'
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks to members of the media during a news briefing April 16, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats had their weekly Policy Luncheon to discuss Democratic agendas. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks to members of the media during a news briefing April 16, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats had their weekly Policy Luncheon to discuss Democratic agendas. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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