[Mike Darancette]

I have no doubt they will agree to vote her down to avoid a filibuster.

The gang would be saying, in effect, that the Miers nomination is not extraordinary, therefore the RATS on the Gang would have to vote along with the Republicans on the gang for cloture then the Republicans on the gang would have to vote with the Democrats on the gang against conformation.

This would cause maximum pain for all members of the gang.

Here's a scenario for ya, what if the GOP filibusters?

I'm popping the corn as we speak.

[Howlin]

This would cause maximum pain for all members of the gang.

Perhaps that is why they don't want this to come to a hearing.