[Norman Conquest]

Can W renominate her and get a fresh confirmation hearing before the new Senate in January if they assassinate her this year? Or does that violate protocol and decorum?

[Stand Watch Listen]

Hmmmmm...I was wondering if he could appoint her during the upcoming August recess. Then let the howls from Daschle and Leahy explain why they protest. Clinton certainly did his share of recess appointments, so they could not use that as a protest of usurpation of their Senate 'duties'.

I'm also wondering why President Bush doesn't expend some political capital and get behind his nominees. Get on the 'bully pulpit' and set forth his rationale before the American populace. He has allowed a number of them to whither before the Democrat led Judiciary Committee.

[seamus]

Or does that violate protocol and decorum?

Even if it does, screw "decorum." The Senate Democrats don't deserve any. When is the White House and the Republicans in Congress going to learn to play hardball?