Democrats abort deal on Alito vote

The Washington Times ^ | January 17, 2006 | Charles Hurt

[msnimje]

Senate Democrats have scrapped a "good-faith" agreement they made two months ago to allow the Judiciary Committee to vote today on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr.

"This is a new low in our confirmation process," said Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican. "Not only because it is virtually unprecedented, but also because it reflects a breach of trust."

According to Judiciary Committee rules, either party can stall a nomination in committee for only one week, meaning that Judge Alito's nomination will likely be approved by the panel during an executive committee meeting next Tuesday.

The entire Senate will take up the nomination no later than Jan. 25 and will remain on it until Judge Alito's nomination is voted up or down, said Eric Ueland, chief of staff for Majority Leader Bill Frist.

"Justice delayed will not be a justice denied, as Sam Alito will receive a fair up-or-down vote and join the Supreme Court before month's end," he said. "Any remaining threats to filibuster are just filibluster."

Although Democratic leaders have not ruled out an attempt to filibuster the nomination, such a maneuver seems increasingly unlikely.

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[msnimje]

I guees "extraordinary circumstances" means the Donks are not getting their way.

[America's Resolve]

said Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican. "Not only because it is virtually unprecedented, but also because it reflects a breach of trust."

Jeez! After all this time, they still trust the Democrats to be honorable????

Cornyn, you're nuts

WE knew they'd break the "agreement" at the drop of a hat, and they'd drop it themselves, for no reason in the world, not even a bad reason. Why didn't you "professional Politicians" know??

[indianrightwinger]

But, according to his office, the November agreement was not binding anyway because it wasn't in writing.

It is outrageous that in the American political system, there is NO price to pay for this kind of slimy behavior.

[Nateman]

They filibuster and the nuclear option is sure to pass. They have no choice but to let this one go. Its either that or the President gets all his judges from here on out.

[msnimje]

It is outrageous that in the American political system, there is NO price to pay for this kind of slimy behavior

They pay the price at the ballot box and in lowering of public opinion.

[msnimje]

Its either that or the President gets all his judges from here on out.

I think he might anyway and that is why the Donks are fighting so hard. It is more than just the prospect of Justice Alito but rather they are seeing an end to the effectiveness of their despicable blocking tactics.

Also, they are seeing THEY are out of the mainstream.

[adamsjas]

They pay the price at the ballot box and in lowering of public opinion.

Really? when was the last time one of these high profile Democrats got beat?

Seems to me bad behaviour guarentees re-election in that party. The only significant player form the DEMs to get the boot that I can recall is deeply saddened Daschal.

[theelephantway]

Do we still expect people like Ted Keddeny to keep their word?

[Howlin]

But, according to his office, the November agreement was not binding anyway because it wasn't in writing.

Lying SOB; it was on VIDEOTAPE, FGS.

[Nateman]

Their tactics often work. We got Fort Worthless Jim, They got Newt Gingrich, Livingston, and now Tom Delay. If they don't filibuster Alito they will have a chance to make it work with future appointments.

[msnimje]

They are the minority in the House, the Senate, the State Governorships and are not in the White House.

Some states are beyond redemption such as Massachusetts and New York but those voters got what they deserve.

[msnimje]

Do we still expect people like Ted Keddeny to keep their word?

Ted Kennedy is a murderous drunk and should be treated with the same respect as all other murderous drunks.

[msnimje]

Not now and not in the near future.

[Southack]

"Really? when was the last time one of these high profile Democrats got beat?"

Paging former Senate Minority Leader Dashcle...Paging Senator Daschle...Oh, he doesn't appear to be in Congress any longer.

Oooops.

[Howlin]

Heh.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

I just posted this on another thread, but I think it bears repeating:

"Holy crap, guys! We really are up sh*t creek without a paddle!"

[adamsjas]

Paging former Senate Minority Leader Dashcle

You should read the complete post before rushing to reply.

[drlevy88]

Videotape that ought to be played all over the USA about now. (As if politicians who don't keep promises are anything new, alas)

[johnmecainrino]

This tactic means there is a chance that the parental notification law or end of life case will be decided by then.


I still would think not but the extra week means there is a greater chancde O'Conner's vote might be the difference in those cases.

[Southack]

"Really? when was the last time one of these high profile Democrats got beat?"

So who's that Democratic Senator from Florida?

Oh wait...there's not one!

Georgia? Not there either.

Alabama?! Nope.

Texas? No, again.

Democrats have progressively lost most state governorships, most state legislatures, the House, the Senate, and the Presidency.

And they insist upon doing more of the same (e.g. fighting mean and dirty, lying, backstabbing). Multiple left-wing editorials have insisted that the U.S. population must change...rather than have Democrats change.

...So they talk themselves out of more and more power.

Heck, they are so busy scandalizing and backstabbing and throwing mud that they haven't been able to propose a new policy idea.

What was the most recent positive idea that you've heard from Democrats, and when did you hear it?