acknowledged the law's not ready. he's making exceptions for people, unions, big business, other special interests. >> we have a system where the rich and powerful, those with connections to the obama administration, they get spared some of the burdens of obama care. but those who are struggling, single moms and young people, people who are just trying to make it. >> this is the old football strategy. when you get to where you want to be in a football game, you run out the clock. >> we could have a great country album. i feel like "o brother where art thou," only it's "senate, where art thou." >> i'm glad to invite to the microphone our distinguished majority leader in the senate harry reid. i'm sorry, harry's not here today. >> joining us from washington, nbc political reporter casey hunt. good morning to you, casey. the comparisons being made to the shutdown of the mid '90s. people say this one could be even more toxic because, well,