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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (215364)	1/7/2002 11:11:32 AM
From: Mr. Palau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Dick Morris, one of this thread's favorites, explained this point right after the 1996 electin: "But it won't work. President Clinton needs to remember the math. To pass a law in the Senate, a simple majority is no longer enough. The pervasive use of the filibuster by both parties makes 60 votes the goal for legislative success. Clinton does not have 60 votes in the Senate. In the House too he needs help from Republicans to pass his bills." cnn.com The same held true for appointments: Message 16860129