http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/debt-ceiling-mitch-mcconnell_n_2251515.html?utm_hp_ref=politics Mitch the Turtle called for a vote to try to embarrass Democrats. Harry Reid called his bluff and supported the vote. McConnell then filibustered his own bill. The party only has "no!" and games in its repetoire, and this time used both and a way that clearly proves the filibuster needs to be reformed.