[sirchtruth]

...but tactically they gave up nothing in exchange for a few concessions.

Tactically the gave it all up!!! What is a "few" concessions next to having them all confirmed, and not having to go thru the crappola of fighting with dems on the SAME level?

It's the FIGHT repubs should not have to go thru, but Mcpainintheass, once again, screws his own party!

[Coop]

They gave it all up tactically? Then why did Priscilla Owen get confirmed?

Because reality is far removed from the histrionics around here.