[conservativebabe]

Do you guys really think the Dems are gonna filibuster?

I wouldn't put it past them, but anyone watching these hearings would have to conclude that Roberts is undeniably qualified and has given no hint to being right-leaning. If they do, they will look ridiculous. Of course, that's not a bad thing.

[CFC__VRWC]

Do you guys really think the Dems are gonna filibuster?

I don't think they have the political support to filibuster right now. IMO, only two things could change that right now.

1. One of the Gang of Fourteen comes out and states that the group agrees that the Roberts nomination represents an "extreme circumstance" and that they will not block a filibuster. That's extremely unlikely, especially given Lindsey Graham's advocacy for John Roberts during these hearings.
2. One of the witnesses scheduled for today comes through with some really lurid allegation (like Justice Thomas' "pubic hair on a Coke can") that the Dims can use to demand more time and to sow doubts about Roberts' character. That's a lot more likely then 1.) is.