Last year's Gang of 14 compromise over judicial nominees instantly raised the standard for filibustering.
If Alito does sail through, my respect for Lindsay Graham will skyrocket. I was among those screaming bloody murder about the "Gang of 14" but it warms my heart to hear Dems acknowledge that they were outmaneuvered.
this article still does not show me that the Rs have 50 votes for the nuclear option. that's a wholly different thing then the floor vote for confirmation. am I missing something?