[Cboldt]

Curious to know if you think it should have been tried before the election of 2004? Before passing the transportation Bill?

I think now is probably the best timing, given the way past events transpired. But in hindsight, I think the GOP could have rejected the use of cloture on nominees when Dashle was leader.

[Political Junkie Too]

in hindsight, I think the GOP could have rejected the use of cloture on nominees when Dashle was leader.

However, that was a 51-48-1 Senate. Now we have a 55-44-1 Senate.

-PJ