Via Politico:
The Senate is inching toward a deal to resolve a month-long dispute that’s halted a human trafficking bill and confirmation of attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch, even as Minority Leader Harry Reid on Monday resumed his rhetorical attacks on Republicans for the delay.
Top sources in both parties — and even Reid himself — said negotiators had made headway toward a compromise on abortion language included in the sexual trafficking bill that Democrats have strongly opposed.
The Democrats are still accusing the Republicans of trickery here, but that’s kind of how the Senate works. Perhaps they’re just surprised that McConnell is actually acting like he’s in charge of the majority for once. I know I am.
Politico maintains its hack cred for propping up Jeb Bush (while getting in a dig at his brother) and praising him for saying that Lynch deserved a vote.
What this really boils down to is the Democrats’ overriding commitment to the fight to make abortions easier to afford than a pack of gum. They’re prioritizing the fight for the dream of federally funded abortions for all over the fight against human trafficking.
It remains to be seen whether the “progress” made will eventually lead to total caving by the majority, but the current game of hard ball has been refreshing.
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