The headline says it all:
Democrats Abandon Sweeping Energy Plan
Let the recriminations begin. Reports the NYT:
At a news conference, the [Senate] majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, blamed Republicans for refusing to cooperate. "We don't have a single Republican to work with us," Mr. Reid said.
Which is true, but not the whole truth:
While Mr. Reid criticized Republicans, it is clear he did not have sufficient support in his own party for a broad energy bill. A number of Democratic lawmakers from manufacturing and coal-producing states were expected to oppose such a bill.
Joe Romm seems conflicted on whose hide to rip. In this post, he pretty much blames President Obama's top advisers, but in the comments he falls back on his favorite whipping boys:
I've repeatedly made clear that most of the blame lies with anti-science, pro-pollution conservatives and the media.
Yep. Sounds about right to ...
