[TomGuy]

This fillibuster has little to do with Estrada's qualifications. Rather, it is a powerplay. If the Democrats succeed in stopping his nomination, they effectively can control the Senate, even though they are the minority. This effort is about control. If the Republicans bend/blink, they lose--not only this nomination, but also effective majority control of the Senate.

[WOSG]

This fillibuster has little to do with Estrada's qualifications. Rather, it is a powerplay. If the Democrats succeed in
stopping his nomination, they effectively can control the Senate, even though they are the minority. This effort is
about control. If the Republicans bend/blink, they lose--not only this nomination, but also effective majority control
of the Senate.

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This is why the GOP needs to go 24/7.

[legman]

Do you think that the Demoncrats have thought through the long-term impact of this new obstructionist strategy? The GOP will respond in kind if they are successful. Judicial appointments will be stalled for years to come. Tit for tat will become the order of the day.

It's just another indication that they care more about power than the Constitution. They will pay a huge price. They are urinating on the nations largest minority. This is not polling well among independents. It just needs higher profile. It will get there.