The reason that the dems got to the microphone first, is because they have been planning this...
Frist and all had NO IDEA...
CSPAN 2 is going to replay Reid making the motion shortly.
It was Durbin who immediately seconded Reid's motion. The republican senator presiding over the senate didn't call for a vote. Maybe on this procedural Rule # 21, it isn't necessary.
Of course Reid and Durbin (and the rest of the dem leadership) planned this stunt to catch Frist unaware.
CNN Bob Franken said the democrats have succeeded in grabbing the headlines away from the President's statement on Avian vaccine.
Bill Schneider CNN says this is a revolt, a revolt because lasst week's indictment did not force a discussion on the Iraq war.
In other words, they are in a pissing contest with Frist because they are so ticked off Rove didn't get indicted.
you and Pepperhead are stating the obvious. Of course it was a stealth attack! Good leaders are prepared to handle stealth attacks.
Now, let's see which side gets to the media AFTER the closed session to describe what happened? Will our guys continue to play by the rules? Or will they name names and attribute quotes?