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It's a short term compromise that pushes off the nuclear option for today (Tuesday - Frist's deadline). It's important for the White House that they (the WH) did not participate in the deal as they haven't compromised their choices or judicial goals in any way. Dems get to retain the filibuster threat and they get more time to fight in the popular press, hoping to sway public opinion. The Republicans have been handed the same time frame and need to press thru in the media with more determination than they've EVER had. They'll need every poll point they can muster next time a Dem feels the circumstances are "extraordinary".
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