Right now, gridlock is our friend...

GOP threatens to stall Senate action

Senate Republicans are vowing to block all legislative business until Democrats hold votes on bills to extend the Bush-era tax cuts and keep the government funded through the new year.

In a letter signed by all 42 Republicans, Republicans warn they will filibuster any attempt to bring forward any bill besides those two measures.

Can they sustain this unified front? Will everyone stay on board?

Regardless, it's exactly the right attitude, and one they should be encouraged to maintain...