[Blood of Tyrants]

Indeed, looking at the current Senate, I do not believe that there are 40 Democratic votes to sustain a filibuster against an objectively well-qualified conservative nominee.

And he was doing so well until he wrote this.

[aynrandfreak]

Even though I agree with his sentiments, I've lost respect for Kristol. Some head of the Neo-Con conspiracy he turned out to be.

[RightWinger]

the core themes of modern American conservatism: the relinking of constitutional law and constitutional jurisprudence to the Constitution.

He got that right!

[Siobhan]

EDITH HOLLAN JONES -- we could have had her instead of Souter if the then President hadn't misplaced his nerve.

So I say EDITH HOLLAN JONES now.

Siobhan

[lfrank]

Wouldn't it be something if President Bush nominated Judge Janice Rogers Brown to replace Sandra Day O'Connor, and/or did a recess appointment for Robert Bork? I would prefer the recess appointment and a pronouncement that he wants to fill the Supreme Court without have to wait for the obstructionist senate- [Middle English senat, from Old French, from Latin sentus, from senex, sen-, old, an elder; see sen- in Indo-European roots.] to fulfill their Constitutional obligation to advice and consent on the President's nominations. That would definitely send a strong message...

[Conservatrix]

Why not just nominate BORK again?

Is there a law against it?

[montag813]

I do not believe that there are 40 Democratic votes to sustain a filibuster against an objectively well -qualified conservative nominee

The only fillibuster-proof candidate is JANICE ROGERS BROWN. Plus, for the P.C. Crowd, which unfortunately includes Bush, this is a designated "chick seat", so Luttig et al don't apply. Can you imagine Brown, Scalia, Thomas and Rehnquist as a guaranteed wall of right-wing muscle? I am drooling over this prospect. then all we have to hope for is that Stevens falls off his Jazzie, and we'll get #5 and cancel out that turncoat bastard Kennedy.

[Raycpa]

I do not believe that there are 40 Democratic votes to sustain a filibuster against an objectively well -qualified conservative nominee

This Kristol guy must be smoking some really good weed.

[shield]

When Kristol started screaming for RUMMY to resign...I started my hate campaign toward him. I love Rumsfeld...

[Dad yer funny]

BOOKMK ping

[YaYa123]

Really great Kristol column, I'm glad he came out with it so quickly, and he doesn't even gloat about his bold prediction last week saying O'Connor would resign, not Rhenquist.

Kristol's guesses as to who Bush might nominate echo most of the other talking heads, except Kristol guesses Bush will not nominate Gonzales. I agree. There was an AP article listing the people attending a meeting yesterday with the President, on the selection process. Gonzales was in the meeting, and I don't think he would be in on the selection process if he were one of the candidates.

[Pagey]

read tonight BUMP

[Ronaldus Magnus]

George W. Bush's has been a Reaganite presidency in the areas of foreign and economic policy....And now he has the chance to surpass Reagan--by getting (jurist as impressive as Robert Bork) confirmed.

The lines are drawn. The expectations are set. This is it.

[kellynla]

BTTT

[1Old Pro]

I do not believe that there are 40 Democratic votes to sustain a filibuster against an objectively well -qualified conservative nominee. And in any case a filibuster would be very difficult for the Democrats to defend.

I agree, the Dems may make war but it will be near impossible to defend even with the meida on their side. This will get national exposure and the Dems will have to be on full display "blocking" a good nominee. Another big difference between now and 18 years ago is the changed media. Don't underestimate the influence of the "new" media is shaping public opinion.