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To: savedbygrace

IMHO, it is POSSIBLE that Alito would get 1 or 2 NO VOTES on the nomination.. however the attempt to fillibuster WOULD result in the nuclear option being invoked...

Still a little early to count the votes (waiting for hearings)


10 posted on 11/03/2005 4:39:02 AM PST by davidosborne (www.DavidOsborne.net)
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To: davidosborne

The reason I disagree is this: As soon as it becomes clear that the Repubs have 50 + 1 (Cheney) sure votes against the filibustering, the Dims will call the Alito filibuster off, and Alito will sail through.

Until that time, some of the Dims will continue to threaten it.


16 posted on 11/03/2005 4:53:51 AM PST by savedbygrace
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