''DNC Poll: Majority of Independents Oppose Nuclear Option''

"Plurality of Americans, Sizable Number of Republicans, Oppose GOP Power Grab--/noticias.info/ Washington, DC - According to a recent poll conducted by Westhill Partners, a majority of Democrats and Independents oppose the Senate Republican leadership's threat to eliminate the filibuster and dismantle a critical component of our nation's checks and balances. The poll also reveals that a plurality of Republicans would support a Democratic effort to stall normal business on the Senate floor in response to a Republican effort to eliminate the filibuster. "The American people are growing weary of the power-abusing tactics of the Republican leadership in Washington, DC," said DNC Chairman, Governor Howard Dean. "Senate Republicans need to stop trying to silence the minority and start trying to work with Democrats to solve the pressing issues facing this country."-from noticias.info.