Here's the problem with changing the Senate Rules. "The day may come when men lose all courage, break the bonds of friendship, and cease to value the fellowship of other men". When that day comes, a Democrat will return to the White House and regain control of the Senate.
When that day comes, we will need to protect the Constitution against liberal judges who think of the Bill of Rights the way a German thinks of speed limits on the Autobahn.
Strangely enough, for the long term, the moderates are right on this one. The filibuster is a tool that we must keep in reserve.
However, bear in mind that this is no endorsement of a filibuster against judicial appointments. I happen to believe that the Democrats are catering to their fundraising base, and doing so in a most craven, intellectually dishonest, fashion. But they must pay for this at the ballot box, and trust me, they will. Bush will ride these judicial nominees like a one trick pony.
And this will be worth a couple of Senate seats, I promise you.
Be Seeing You,
Chris