Well, I am disappointed, somewhat, but think what would have happened if Frist pushed the rule change vote and lost! 2000 term all over again.
I'm going to wait and see (anybody have any other choice?) how things go before I decide to get really upset.
And the Dems can start abusing the system again, and we'll be right back at the anti-fil vote.
In one sense, Harry Reid has eaten it again, since the first three appointees were those he said would never get past Dem opposition, same as last term. 8-) *big grin*
The fight's still on, just delayed a little, and we got some good concessions with these judges getting to a vote.
Lindsay Graham was one of my favorites (back in Clinton impeachment times). I wish he hadn't been a part of the "soft" group. Warner is a sage old man, and I like him too, so maybe the group isn't too much wrong.
I was worried about Specter. Remember that he made a promise he wouldn't participate in blocking Repub judicial appointees in return for maintaining his chairmanship of the Judiciary Committee. I had been concerned that he might decide that voting with the Dems on the filibuster issue was not part of that deal.
I wanted complete control for the Repubs. Full speed ahead! Not yet, folks, not YET! ;-)
Ooh! It's actually six judges. Broke my face smiling!