[gov_bean_ counter]

I think Kerry will still fail because dems are saving their ammo for stevens replacement.

You are probably right, but it is a stupid move. The Dems better hope neither Buzzy or Stevens don't cash it in before the midterms. The next nominee will most likely be a minority female. There will be hell to pay if the Dems pull that stunt on a Janice Rogers Brown after giving a pass to a couple of white guys.

Actually, filibustering Alito is a lose/lose, while doing the same to the next nominee will be a lose/lose/lose/lose/lose...

IMHO, the Dem presidential wannabes are just posturing to show their base they really wanted to hold up this nomination, but couldn't get the rest of the party to play along.

[babaloo]

The goal posts keep moving for the Dems. Whenever they lose a fight it is because they are saving up for the next one.

[beaversmom]

There will be hell to pay if the Dems pull that stunt on a Janice Rogers Brown after giving a pass to a couple of white guys.

Oh that's too funny. I hope that's exactly what the Bushies are strategerizing. Excellent point.