LIVE THREAD: Senate Democrats fake filibuster of Samuel Alito - C-span 2 10:00am EST

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[ken5050]

Good Monday morning, fellow Freeper political junkies. One of the more ridiculous episodes of political theater is about to play itself out on the Senate floor, as the John Kerry-led democrats mount an exercise in political futility which will further expose their total irrelevance..So join us today, or drop in on occasion, for the festivities...

[SwatTeam]

The Dufuss of Davos

I think I like that almost as much as Donkey Hotie.

[veronica]

[Founding Father]

The dessert is about to roll on.....

http://www.exposetheleft.com/2006/01/22/andersoncoopersnl

[kimmie7]

If the cloture vote should somehow fail, the Republicans MUST invoke the Nuclear Option immediately. Otherwise 60 votes will have become the de facto threshold for Supreme Court confirmation.

I agree.

[small voice in the wilderness]

A political opportunist just waiting for some encouragement. The Senate Dems. must be handing out medals for political *bravery* and chicanery. Something is driving him forward on this filibuster mission.

[tiredoflaundry]

bump!

[BigSkyFreeper]

Frist and Co. aren't going to get blindsided. This business of a filibuster is a political non-starter for the Democrats.

I admit I get a laugh out of you "glass half empty" conservatives though.

[LisaFab]

Fox flashing that at least 62 senators will vote for cloture.

Jumpin' Jim at the mike.

[Otho]

Further, I think VP Cheney should be presiding when the cloture vote takes place.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Something is driving him forward on this filibuster mission.

The DUmmies UnderRocks and the Daily Kos'ers.

[Moonmad27]

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but I heard it called a "foolibuster" yesterday. Perfect word!

[kellynch]

Am I really supposed to care what Chaffee thinks?

[RetroSexual]

The people of Vermont must be so proud.

[Mo1]

LOL! .. no

[Founding Father]

The VP doesn't vote today--he only breaks ties.

[kimmie7]

I know, but it's like closing the water park on a beautiful 90 degree day......so not fair to deprive others of their amusement.

[ken5050]

flitting? what is "flitting?"

[BigSkyFreeper]

The VP won't be needed. The VP only votes to break a tie vote. At this juncture, the Democrats don't have a prayer.

[kellynch]

Looking back, I didn't mean that to sound impolite to you, I was asking Chaffee himself.

[A Citizen Reporter]

Dear Jumpin Jim: Should voters consider the political philosophy when they elect someone as .....oh I don't know, say a Senator to their state?

Or should a senator take money from a party to get elected, and then declare himself "independent".

Choke on your words, old man. and Happy Retirement!