With only a 10-8 Republican edge it takes 10 loyal Republican Senators. Lugar doesn't have 10 loyal Senators, but that's not his fault.
It's supposed to be Frist's job to keep them in line. DO YOUR JOB, FRIST!!
I'm not trying to be contentious, but I just don't agree. He had a clear game plan and was sticking to it, but he had not done his homework on all of the committee members, so he got blindsided and was really made to look foolish. Perhaps if he had a little of Eau DeLay in his makeup...At least maybe he will realize that there is no collegiality with his fellow senators. I sure hope he is very angry right now.