"I think the Republicans should go pre-emptive and change the rules right up front. In the long run it will save a lot of grief. The Democrats will be less likely to challenge them on other issues where the Dems can't win."
I totally disagree. The Republicans should put up their nominees and as the Dems reject each one, the Republicans put out a press release about Dem obstructionisism and why America has fallen into the sewer. Remind the country how Republicans helped pass civil rights legislation and how they have become the party of ALL people.
After about five or six of these, the Republicans go nuclear, and put everyone up for a vote at one time. This can kill any RAT chances in 06 and 08. Force Hillary to vote on minority nominees.
I agree. Gotta record them as being what they are. Make it an issue per each qualified nominee they refuse to vote on. Let it rachet up. Then, in sorrow and weariness, put a stop to it. Rational people will get it...the Repubs had no choice because the Dems were out-of-control obstructionists. Then point out these are the same Dems who want to obstruct Social Security reform. Hehehe...
That will have them quaking in their boots.
I don't know. I like Bush's strategery of getting as much done every day as possible. Don't flatulate around with these clowns. Just move the government to the right with each passing day.