If Frist has the votes, he should go ahead.
The Dem filibusters have only one purpose: to deny a jucidicial appointee a vote. And that is evil politics, and they do it because they can.
Taking away the filibusters in no way damages the process of confirming a judge. As a matter of fact, taking away filibusters actually enhances the judicial selection process in that the process will have a chance to work like it's supposed to......where hearings are held and the nominee's strengths and weaknesses are scrutinized.
The Dems have presented nothing but open hostility to the 2004 Bush administration and the Rep Senate. I believe Frist is obligated to change the rules.