Senators Collins and Snowe

It must be a tough spot to be a moderate Republican. Our Senators have bolted with their party and agreed to work with Democrats to extend the unemployment benefits expiring for millions of Americans.

It would appear that eventually these things will be approved. What is quite remarkable however is that in the past when a group wanted to fillibuster they were made to do so. They would have to speak all night and it would be a great hardship. Now it is just a matter of voting. In the past a President would hold a Senate in place if something was not done, delay a recess. Not today.

If Republicans want to be obstructionist on all things and it is clear that they do I think it is time that they be made to suffer the cost. If they do this we can at least admire their fortitude.