The Democrats have plenty of spine - against voters and popular opinion.

When you're bought and paid for, finding that spine is easy.

I'm not even sure that someone like Grayson isn't just playing the game - grand-stand on dKos, and watch the cash roll in.

It's impossible to tell if there's anyone with any genuine progressive sincerity in the Senate any more.

But at least then make it a real fillibuster - force them to stand on their feet and talk 24/7 for a few months of necessary - reading the bible out loud if they want to. Spring a surprise cloture vote at all hours of the day and night to make sure all 41 have to be there all the time. At least that will keep them out of mischief elsewhere.  

notes from no w here