Scott Brown's Having it both ways on “don’t ask, don’t tell

[Dan82]

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ed..._it_both_ways/

is successor, Senator Scott Brown, is a quiet champion for having it both ways.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Brown opposed the amendment that calls for quick repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,’’ saying he wants to wait for the Pentagon to complete a review on how the ban will be lifted. That’s the headline he wanted, and he got it.

But then, Brown voted for the full defense authorization bill, which includes the “don’t ask, don’t tell’’ repeal amendment; Senator John McCain of Arizona, an early Brown backer and the ranking Republican on the committee, voted against the bill because of that amendment.

Brown also said he will not join with fellow Republicans to mount a filibuster to prevent a Senate vote of the defense bill.

With Brown staying away from a filibuster, and Senator Susan Collins of Maine supporting the repeal amendment, his fellow Republicans will have a tough time sustaining a filibuster.

So, if the bill comes before the full Senate and passes before summer recess, as Democrats hope, Brown will have helped them achieve what they want — early repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell.’’ Just don’t tell everyone...

[Revan]

Can't he just make up his mind >_>