[Cboldt]

They said they're sure that there are at least 59 votes for Alito and 'much more than that' to block the filibuster.

I've speculated for a few days thatteh easiest loss for he DEMs is a straight-up loss, with 60 votes to confirm Alito. Any fewer votes to confirm, and they'll be stuck having to explain why they couldn't beat him with a filibuster.

[Seattle Conservative]

Absolutely! And, if they think the natives (DUmmies) are restless now, they'll go absolutely raging nuts, if that happened!