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It may not happen until late last week....there is a certain script that must be followed, and Frist has to be aware of PR as well. As I understand the sequence.. 3. Frist will start the debate, saying that he will limit it to 100 hours..50 for each side..The Dems probably will igore that statement, because they want the chance to trash her in a media spotlight.

4. After 100 hours of debate, Frist will ask for debate to end, and a vote be taken.

5. Dems will object

6.Frist will then file a motion of cloture..which has to be carried ovr 2 more days before it can be voted on.

The Dems might then decide to allow the vote..and the problem "disappears"..

Or they hold fast, and then Frist moves to change the rule...

He could bypass all precursors, and go right for the rule change first, but he won't..so, I think at best it's late next week...and he might decide to bring the Bolton nomination up in the interim... 1. Because everyone will be watching..all the media,a nd many people..if they are petty obstructionists, they will come across badly..