Unfortunately (depending on one's opinion), he really does, de facto, Ray.
The two Senators from ME will vote with the dems in votes for cloture in the
most consequential actions, as will Spector (PA), and McCain (AZ) on many,
and, as will many Senators up for re-election in 2010 who will have more
inclination to vote with the powerful and popular majority than with the
minority.
The Dems have true full power, already. BO's transition teams are moving
in to set agendae & control federal agencies faster than any new persidency
I've ever seen. He was talking this am about how the "present" TARP monies
must be spent. When power is evident , it should be
acknowledged.....................................