Frist is just worrying about running for president...
"Prior to the McCain Mutiny, victory was at hand for the President who had pledged to end judicial activism. Majority Leader Frist had the 50 votes to pass the rule that would have permitted the majority to have an up and down vote on each judicial nominee. By not watching the store, he effectively allowed Senate Minority Leader Reid (D.-Nev.) and company to keep the filibuster-veto"
I believe Frist is from the old school .. respect, trust, etc.
He still hasn't figured out that the democrats don't believe in any of that hooooooey!!