[Cboldt]

Lindsey Graham anticipating a smooth process while mentioning that Miers wouldn't draw a filibuster is like patting himself on the back for thinking more stealth candidates would be just fine for the GOP.

The entire gang of 14, plus the Senate leadership, plus Judiciary Committee leadership have a vested interest, and will favor "stealth" over principled confrontation.

I have to count the Presideent in on that as well. He accepted the unreasonable and "contrary to constitutional design" implied 60 vote hurdle.

[Kryptonite]

All true.

Who needs to lead out front on the filibuster issue? Conservatives demanding that the President nominate known conservatives or a President who retains the option of nominating stealth conservatives?