Monday
Aware that his healthcare push is generating some opposition in Massachusetts, Obama made little mention of his top domestic priority, choosing instead to emphasize Brown's opposition to the bank tax.
But the fact is that Obama's healthcare overhaul could be slowed if Brown wins since the Republican has vowed to vote against it.
DEMOCRATS COULD LOSE SENATE SUPERMAJORITY
By losing the Massachusetts seat, Democrats would lose their 60-vote supermajority, hampering their ability to cut off debate and proceed to a vote. They could resort to tactics to pass it by a simple majority, but that strong-arm route would carry some political risks.
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