[AuH2ORepublican]

"Senate Democrats intend to delay Dr. Condoleeza Rice's confirmation as Secretary of State at least until next week rather than grant her Inaguration Day approval, a spokesman said Wednesday."

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Whatever. Frist should just call their bluff. On January 20, after Bush formally nominates Condi, Frist should move to end debate and vote on her nomination. The Democrats would have to filibuster to keep the vote from taking place, and the obstructors would need 41 of the 45 Democrats to sustain the filibuster. There is NO WAY that more than a handful or two of Democrats would vote to filibuster Condi Rice.

[fidelio]

But does Frist blow through the "Anonymous Hold" or even just a regular "Hold" that some Senator (obviously a Dim) would use?