Finally, someone who picks oiut the key clause in the MOU between the two groups of seven senators each: "B. Rules Changes. In light of the spirit and continuing commitments made in this agreement, we commit to oppose the rules changes in the 109th Congress, which we understand to be any amendment to or interpretation of the Rules of the Senate that would force a vote on a judicial nomination by means other than unanimous consent or Rule XXII."
The way I read that clause, the right-wing crazies now have just 48 senators available to vote for the nuclear option.
"In light of the spirit and continuing commitments made in this agreement, we commit to oppose the rules changes in the 109th Congress, which we understand to be any amendment to or interpretation of the Rules of the Senate that would force a vote on a judicial nomination by means other than unanimous consent or Rule XXII."
Then it IS AS BAD AS WE FEARED. That language in the agreement means the 7 RINO senators have committed themselves to never supporting the "constitutional option" before 2007 (when the 110th Congress will begin). The only way to get past this pathetic sell-out is to enlarge the R. majority in the senate (in the 2006 elections) with real conservatives. No real progress can be achieved before 2007 at best, for the RINOs have just handed the Demagogues a whole stack of "get out of jail free" cards for the remainder of 2005 and 2006!!!! This really is hideous.....
HUNH?