News that President Obama is considering Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) for the post of Secretary of Commerce opens the possibility that Democrats may soon have 60 Senators.
Assuming that Al Franken will be the 59th Senator, Democrats will be one short of the magic 60 needed to invoke cloture and stop fillibusters.
Politico is reporting that Republican Sen. Judd Gregg might be the President's choice for Secretary of Commerce. GOP's Gregg in Mix for Commerce
Should that happen, New Hampshire's Democratic governor would appoint Gregg's replacement.
Another fascinating political development... and perhaps another indication of political brilliance in the White House.