Either way, Senate Democrats are determined to reach out to our Republican colleagues, to help heal the divisions in our county caused by this unprecedented election. Daschle is slated to soon meet with Senate Majority Leader Lott to discuss power sharing in the coming year. In the closely divided Senate, a number of Democrats have suggested co-chairing committees and sharing budgets, although GOP lawmakers remain cool to the idea. At least one committee chairman has said he would accept an even split among Democrats and Republicans as long as a Republican held the gavel. After introducing new members of the Senate Republican leadership at a news conference, Lott told reporters Tuesday that he will proceed with caution in the coming weeks.
Different times call for different approaches.
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