Just a few days ago they were saying it was Bush who told Frist and Graham to cut a deal because he was afraid they didn't have the votes.
I don't think we are ever sure of the truth.
As for Biden and Dodd, they probably want the names so they can stall longer by calling them each before the committee.
Rush had a good point...after hearing about the new book describing the clinton whitehouse tactics, if they think Bolten doesn't have the temperament to serve how could clinton who wants to run the place???
I doubt that Bush was involved in "cutting a deal" in the Senate. He's been quite clear that he wants the nominations to obtain up-or-down votes. I think too, that he believes if push comes to shove, there are 50 or more Senators who agree. That is, if they had to go on record and vote, they would agree to vote on nominations, rather than institutionalize the DEM-instigated minority veto process.
As for Biden and Dodd, they probably want the names so they can stall longer ...
Stall, and if possible, make the administration look bad, and if possible, make Bolton look bad.
Rush had a good point...after hearing about the new book describing the clinton whitehouse tactics, if they think Bolten doesn't have the temperament to serve how could clinton who wants to run the place?
The DEMs tend to be inconsistent. It comes with situational ethics.