[Darkwolf]

I disagree. If Frist isn't able to control his soldiers, he needs to turn in his sword.

[Cboldt]

The so-called Constitutional Nuclear Byrd option required the cloture vote to fail. Back room dealing between Senators was always a possibility.

What is pretty cool about this is that 14 Senators have outed themselves, and their disdain for the system of checks and balances regarding judicial appointments.