Frist says 55 would be super keen
The Hill reports today that Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) is hoping for 55 Republicans in the Senate following the 2006 elections, noting that with rule and precedent changes in the upper house, the new "real" majority is 60.
While the desire is certainly admirable, reality seems to indicate it's a) not likely, and b) even if it happens, Frist's track record on keeping his boys and girls in line isn't stellar of late. With an increasing number of moderates in the Senate, Frist will have to also hope that his party's right-wing makes good on their promise to target Republicans who just aren't Republican enough.
While the desire is certainly admirable, reality seems to indicate it's a) not likely, and b) even if it happens, Frist's track record on keeping his boys and girls in line isn't stellar of late. With an increasing number of moderates in the Senate, Frist will have to also hope that his party's right-wing makes good on their promise to target Republicans who just aren't Republican enough.
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