Politics | Senate Reid, McConnell May Weaken Filibuster Reform Senior senators hold private talks ahead of new Congress By Matt Cantor Posted Dec 31, 2010 1:25 PM CST Copied From left, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., and other lawmakers are shown June 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Looks like filibuster reform won't be all that sweeping, after all. Junior Democratic senators—including Tom Udall of New Mexico—are pushing to revamp the rules to prevent what they say is Republican obstruction, but the Senate leadership of both parties looks ready to water down any changes, reports Talking Points Memo. Harry Reid has been talking with Mitch McConnell on a “separate track” to reform, Udall tells TPM. "This is being sorted out so privately that, as the days tick down until January 5, even reform advocates don't know where things stand," writes Brian Beutler. "Which means they might end up being very disappointed come January 6." Read These Next Pedophile rock star killed by fellow inmates. JD Vance can't possibly be happy about how this interview went. This is what happens when you lose control of a plane refueling hose. Thought Taylor Swift was done announcing things? You were incorrect. Report an error