Good on McConnell, and fingers crossed, but the article isn't as encouraging as the headline suggests. Basically: "Murkowski and Collins oppose, and Mitch can only lose 2 more. And that could be Romney. Or Grassley. Or Gardener." I swear, Senate Republicans are adept at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Hoping for the best, and I think we can do it. But crunch time is always where our closet Dems show their colors.