[NutCrackerBoy]

Democrats describe the GOP strategy as a cynical ploy that could backfire among voters who are fed up with "gotcha" politics and congressional inaction on other issues. They also say such divisive initiatives could dash any prospects for serious business being accomplished over the next month. -Helen Dewar, Washington Post Staff Writer

Wrong. Number one, voters won't see this as unacceptable politics. If voters do not get outraged over the Democrats blocking judicial nominations, they're not going to care about this. Number two, showing where politicians stand is a serious business of Congress in an election year.

I am just going to sit here like Dogbert wagging his tail, and savor the sweetness of forcing Democrats into a Hobson's choice.

[EQAndyBuzz]

"Wrong. Number one, voters won't see this as unacceptable politics. If voters do not get outraged over the Democrats blocking judicial nominations, they're not going to care about this. Number two, showing where politicians stand is a serious business of Congress in an election year."

This is a bad bad idea. We fight to protect the right of someone to burn a flag in protest. A politician with the full force of the media behind him can make the issue that the Republicans are for taking away our rights as citizens. They can then build on this by talking about Iraq, the Patriot act, etc...

Better to not make this an issue, even though IMHO flag burning should be banned.