Reply #111: I think the answer is quite simple actually

[Vinnie From Indy]

Many of the Senators simply got outmanuevered and boxed in. They are forced for a variety of reasons to support this monstrosity of a bill.

The fact is that it was the Obama folks that put off this fight after taking office. YOu can bet that had the Obama Administration actually fought publicly for sensible tax reeform and took their case to the American public, we might have won this debate. What happened instead was a backroom deal that was sprung on Democrats in the House and Senate.

I think the Senate tally of Dems voting for this bill is more a reflection of choosing which battle to fight and when to fight it. I secretly hope and do believe that many Dem Senators feel snookered by the Obama White House.