Debt Ceiling Done

The Senate passed the debt ceiling bill, 55-43.

The procedural vote to move the bill forward took an hour as they were having trouble getting to 60.  Eventually, 12 Republicans joined with all 55 Dems, so that there were 67 votes to end the filibuster.  Despite the primary challenges they face, both Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and John Cornyn of Texas were among the 12..

Some Amazing Quotes Coming

The Georgia GOP has announced that it will hold seven debates between January 18 and May 10 for the crazies competing in the primary to succeed Sen. Saxby Chambliss.

Get ready to laugh at the entertainment value and cry for your country as they spar to out-loony each other!