If nothing else is taken from this article remember this: Supporters will need 60 votes to advance the bill, meaning they will need some Republicans to cross party lines. [Harry] Reid said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., could be a major swing vote, given his previous support for legislation against torture. And why was the famously anti-torture and press-friendly senator avoiding phone calls last night? Because he ended up voting against the bill.
tigerduckMar 25, 2008
If nothing else is taken from this article remember this: Supporters will need 60 votes to advance the bill, meaning they will need some Republicans to cross party lines. [Harry] Reid said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., could be a major swing vote, given his previous support for legislation against torture. And why was the famously anti-torture and press-friendly senator avoiding phone calls last night? Because he ended up voting against the bill.