from harry reid to try one more time to repeal don't ask, don't tell in this lame duck session. reid is under a lot of pressure. not to let today's vote be the last word on this very important issue. so reid's aides are telling me that he will try to keep that promise. now, sources who support a repeal say they believe if they do get one more chance at a vote after everything sells out of the way, they will have the 60 votes to pass it. the problem is the calendar. the senate will likely spend next week on the tax cut issue, they have to fund the government, and democrats want to spend a fair amount of time debating ratification of the s.t.a.r.t. treaty. can they squeeze it in, i'm told tonight by senior democratic sources it is possible. >> all right. dana bash, again, a long day of reporting, i appreciate it. a short time ago i talked with democratic strategist paul beg gala.