This may be a tad optimistic, but it seems possible that the pubbies have done a nice job of looking meek just long enough for the rats to swear undying opposition to Estrada, and in general stake out an untenable position.
Now, to make them pay...
I will be emailing my senators urging them to continue the 'good work' (wink-wink, nudge-nudge) that they are doing by filibustering the Estrada nomination now that it appears that the Pubs are serious about springing the trap that was laid. The longer the Dems filibuster, the worse they will look. My fear is that they are only offering token resistance to appease their base.
Held hostage in California....