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Monday, October 20, 2008 12:00 AM

One-third chance of filibuster-proof Senate

FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver raises the probability of 60 seats to 32 percent.
Thomas Schaller

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  • Monday, October 20, 2008 11:46 AM

    Honestly, what about Lieberman?

    I don't like the guy any more than anyone else around here, but what if we need him to forestall a filibuster? I'd like to see a discussion of exactly what Lieberman's role might be in such a case.

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