We know what this is all about. George W. Bush wants to get Karl Rove off the front pages in the worst possible way. And he did so, by nominating John Roberts on the Supreme Court. But Democrats in the Senate can't let that happen. They must derail this train before it leaves the station.
Poor Bill... He forgot that 2006 is an election year for Nelson and Nelson, and both that Democratic Senators ARE NOT GOING TO COMMIT POLITICAL SUICIDE.
Poor Bill... He forgot that Susan Collins of Maine (Republican turn-coat at times) -- was informed that the largest base in Maine was added to the base closings list (on the day that the Roberts nomination was announced -- just to make a point with Susan to "play ball). This is a double humiliation for her -- she is on the Senate Armed Services Committee -- so if she cannot keep the base open, she also committs political suicide.
Then there are other RED STATE Democratic Senators that do not want to walk the plank like Tommy did in South Dakota...
Poor Bill -- he just doesn't understand that if the Democrats lose 7 seats in the Senate in the next election, Northeast Republicans will not even be able to aid them...