Third trys the charm

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Third try’s the charm? With ‘nuclear option’ up in a mushroom cloud, and ‘constitutional option’ down the memory hole, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) of Kentucky this morning introduced “Byrd Option” as the new GOP-approved word for abolishing the filibuster.

Reporters should be getting their notices shortly.

Late Update: See the video of McConnell in action trying out “Byrd Option”.

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