John Thune: “Safety's got to be a top priority.”

I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

I worry about that, for sure.

Odds are we plan on being here next week," said Thune.

The only conclusion one can draw is that the Democrats have concluded that it is good politics for them not to allow the Republicans to ‘get a victory’ or the president to ‘get a victory’ in the middle of a political season.