[montag813]

There is only one "nuclear option". It is called a RECESS APPOINTMENT.

Bush could fill every single one of the record judicial vacancies this weekend if he wanted to, and then extend them every six months, indefintely. Think of the impact of having Conservatives in every currently empty slot, undermining liberalism for 18 months until the election. Is it better to let the vacancies stay, and give Clinton's judges free reign? I do not understand the White House's hesitation to simply do the obvious here.

I urge all members to contact their Representative and the White House to urge the President start using RECESS APPOINTMENTS immediately. He should name Estrada and Owen to the court on July 4th...very fitting, don't you agree?

[votelife]

Isn't Priscilla Owen on the Texas Supreme Ct right now? If she took a recess that might be risky if a future Senate won't confirm her.

Generally though, I like the idea of recess appts. Anything to get judges through. Maybe do Bork or Coulter for a recess!