[xzins]

Again, my sister, you are probably right.

Unfortunately, there were a total of ELEVEN republican senators (with McCain) who were willing to work against any nuclear option. See #823 this thread.

That is an insurmountable obstacle unless God intervenes.

But...would the black community permit the savaging of a smart, successful, black female who was reelected in her own state with a 70+% vote.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for your reply!

But...would the black community permit the savaging of a smart, successful, black female who was reelected in her own state with a 70+% vote.

They let Condi Rice be savaged daily.

The Democrat senators are likely to weigh the nominee against their reelection hopes and will to power - and no doubt now perceive Bush as wounded, thus vulnerable. Therefore, I would fully expect them to beat Brown to a bloody pulp to convince their base that they are more powerful than Bush and the Republicans.