[KE]

We all need to read this article by Byron York in NRO today - it gives some insight into the Dems thinking, and senate rules. So far there is no time limit and it seems the dems will talk and talk and talk to delay. A must read.

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200601250920.asp

"But according to Senate rules, once Frist files for cloture, he has to wait three days before holding a vote. And if he wants the Senate to confirm Alito before the president's State of the Union address next Tuesday, he will have to file for cloture soon — before Democrats have actually had a chance to talk for very long. On the other hand, if he waits to file for cloture until it is clear that Democrats are just talking for the sake of talking, then there can't be a vote until after the State of the Union address."

Karen

[Txsleuth]

You would think, that at some point, the dems are gonna realize that their tactics are working AGAINST them...and just drop them...

[MEG33]

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200601250920.asp

Thank you..I'll read it.

[ken5050]

FYI..see #152..

[Cboldt]

according to Senate rules, once Frist files for cloture, he has to wait three days ...

"The following day but one" is the cloture vote, and the rule provides for 30 hours of debate (no more than that, except by unanimous consent) following passage of the motion.