Were he to do this, I strongly suspect he will be able to deliver the small number of Republicans necessary to join with the House Democrats topass a bill to avert going over the cliff and go from goat status to that of a national statesman.
The legislation, which has its second reading Tuesday, is thought likely topass the House of Commons with the support of lawmakers from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
House Republicans are expected topass a measure this week that would prevent the NLRB from conducting business until the Senate confirms new members constituting a quorum or the U.S. Supreme Court decides the board has the authority to act.