Where's The Panic?

Back when Republicans were in the majority and were frustrated with Democrat obstructionism, Republicans considered fillibuster reform. The mainstream media all went nuts. Fillibuster reform was called "the nuclear option." Now that Harry Reid is planning fillibuster reform, it's "good news."

Still more good news for filibuster reform: Harry Reid is in active discussions with his caucus about moving forward with reform in the new year, and is currently devising a plan to do just that, a senior Senate Democratic leadership aide tells me.

At a caucus meeting this week attended only by Senators and no staff, Reid and fellow Dems devoted a significant chunk of time to a discussion about specific ideas on how to proceed, the aide says.

Word of Reid's machinations comes after the National Journal reported yesterday that all the returning Democratic Senators have indicated support for efforts at reform, and are urging Reid to press forward at the start of the new year.