Why? To prevent President Bush from using his recess appointment power. Reid’s ability to pass the Democratic agenda has been dismal at best, so he’ll proceed to do what he does best: Throw a fit.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., will keep the U.S. Senate in session over the Thanksgiving break because he wants to block President Bush from making any recess appointments.

Roll Call is reporting that Sen. Reid inserted a statement into the record Friday stating that he will “hold the Senate in a series of pro forma or nonvoting sessions” to prevent Bush from exercising his appointment power.

Reid said, “While an election year looms, significant progress can still be made on nominations. I am committed to making that progress if the President will meet me halfway.

“But that progress can’t be made if the President seeks controversial recess appointments and fails to make Democratic appointments to important commissions.

I’m sure his colleagues are thrilled. Via MM. They don’t call him “Diny Harry” for nothing.