How can they make assignments this week when the new Senate doesn't meet for a couple of months?
There will be a lame duck session starting up next week. But this week, the "Committee on Committees" will be formulated and they will meet. A LOT will be decided by this committee and Senators generally go along with their recommendations. So once I find out who is on this "Committee on Committees", I'll get the info out here on FR.
In the meantime, Kyl is key -- he needs the backup to step up to the plate. Then Frist and the rest of the Jud comm members need to hear from everyone -- by phone, fax and email. Multiple times.
Given that a Supreme Ct. battle is right around the corner, this is CRITICAL.
This isn't Senate business, this is GOP business.