"Didn't the dems vote against Sessions when he was up for judge?"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6511047/
Adding to the intrigue, 18 years ago, when Sessions was nominated for a federal judgeship, Democrats blocked the nomination with the help of a young Arlen Specter.
Ahem. 18 years ago, Snarlin' Specter might have been young-ER, but not YOUNG. LOL
and now Sessions is on the Judiciary committee with Specter. Meanwhile, Specter (behind the scenes) continues to stall/delay while another Alabama judge is nominated, Billy Pryor. Some things never change.