Reply #2: Why give up all of this:

[CT_Progressive]

1. Congress no longer needs veto-proof support for bills. Squeaking by with a simple majority becomes just fine. And if we ever lose control of congress, we gain the power of the Veto.
2. Nominations for all the important positions in government. Secretary, foreign ambassadors, etc.
3. Filling spots on the Supreme Court and U.S. Judiciary. We know how important that is.
4. Being in control of "Executive Privilege." Now, we get to wiretap them. (or, you know, stop breaking the law - either way, we win this one)
5. Control Policy. We all know that its not just the President that sets policy. There is a lot of party politics that influences this.

And lets not forget the last one:
6. We stop Republicans from destroying our country and others.