[Deckard]

Hmm, maybe Dems need to shoulder some of the blame here...

"The Democrats have attached repeal of don't ask, don't tell to a defence spending bill in the hope that senators will be reluctant to be seen to vote against financing the military. But Republicans seem determined to call the Democrats' bluff and some potential supporters have been angered by the manoeuvre, saying they would prefer an up-front vote on the issue..."