[TomGuy]

First set precedent last session by allowing the Dems to filibuster against bringing judicial nominee names to the floor after they had passed Committee. Frist should have called the very first attempt out-of-order and proceeded on with the vote. Frist didn't. Frist cowered and whined and allowed the bullies to run amok.

This is Frist's bed, let him lie in it. The Dem will determine who any SC J replacements are, because Frist is afraid of the bullies.

If the Republicans re-elect Frist as Majority leader, they get what they deserve.

[EternalVigilance]

Maybe we should bring back caning.

[nightdriver]

"First set precedent last session by allowing the Dems to filibuster against bringing judicial nominee names to the floor after they had passed Committee."

Even that wouldn't have to be so bad if the Republicans would get a spine and force the filibustering democRATs to wage a REAL filibuster.

That would mean that the rest of the Senate's business comes to a halt while someone drones on and on about something "germane" like the contents of the phone book from East Mudhole, Calipooia. Anyone leaves, the head of the Senate sends the sergeant at arms to go bring him back to the chamber for a roll call, even if it is 3 AM.

Wouldn't that really gravel the likes of Kennedy and "leaky" Leahy?