[2banana]

We will see - the IRONIC part of all this - When Priscilla Owens finally gets a full senate vote - it will be something like 80-20 - SO WHY WAS SHE FILIBUSTERED IN THE FIRST PLACE? Because the dems understand who to wield power...and we don't.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

The left have protrayed the three judicial candidates as "egregious nominees" in the past. This, and the new emerging role of advise (i.e. consultation of the President and Senate prior to nominee submission) that is the new mantra of the partisans will prevail. I predict a straight party line vote on the up-or-down.

Remember, they want "consultation rather than confrontation", and "mainstream jurists" for "lifetime postitions on the federal bench." The fillibuster is being saved for Supreme Court nominees.

[Terabitten]

When Priscilla Owens finally gets a full senate vote - it will be something like 80-20 - SO WHY WAS SHE FILIBUSTERED IN THE FIRST PLACE?

This will be a great piece of ammunition to use against the Dems in their upcoming elections. "My opponent voted against Judge Owens before he voted for her." It will help paint the Dems as power-hungry and unscrupulous (which, of course, they are). It'd make a great 30 second spot.

[clintonh8r]

80-20 for Owen? You're dreaming. The RATs will have very few defections.

[GaryL]

Exactly - why was she filibustered in the first place? The Democrats have proven again that their judgment on who's an "extremist" can't be trusted! I count that as another victory for our side!

[DJtex]

Since Bush has gotten 170+ Federal Judges approved vs. the 10 or so blocked, this is really all about the Supreme Court. The minority and women judges that Bush is appointing to the Circuit Courts are potential Justices. That's one reason why the Democrats are blocking these particular judges.

The "nuclear option" has been exposed to let the Democrats know that Bush will get the Supreme Court nominees that he wants with very little "advice and consent" of the minority.

[Qwinn]

"When Priscilla Owens finally gets a full senate vote - it will be something like 80-20"

I agree that you're dreaming. If she gets 60, I'll be shocked. I'm predicting around 52.

Qwinn