Congressional supporters introduced the Employee Free Choice Act, the so-called "card-check" legislation, with more than enough co-sponsors -- 223 -- to pass the House.
But that won't happen anytime soon.
Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill's observation Sunday on "This Week" that "card-check" can't clear the 60-vote hurdle was reinforced today by wavering Democrats -- and at least one Republican -- who aren't quite ready to face the wrath and spending of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., told reporters today that he doesn't support the current form of the bill introduced by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Ia., today ...meaning more GOP votes for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to find.
Even Al Franken's expected entry to the Senate won't make the difference.
It looks like, at least for now, card check has been checked at the door.
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