[GoLightly]

I have no idea what is in the deal. I'm just one of the spectators. At this point, there's nothing that would surprise me.

In the back of my mind, I have an alternate purpose for the unholy alliance than the one advertised. IMHO, it was done to snip the President's wings. The "leaders" of the 14 think they are more qualified to run the country than W & his minions. This is more than just a power grab over the Senate or the courts.

Graham is the weak link. He talks too much.

[JLS]

I too am merely a spectator. Graham has talked, not so much too much, as positively about the understanding. He claimed on Hannity's radio show that all of the disputed nominees will go through the "normal" confirmation process now. We shall see.