[CyberAnt]

I agree - there have been rumors that some of the dems who are running for office next year are beginning to get nervous about all the obstruction against such a popular president - especially since that same president had a big win in their districts.

Even though it only takes 51 votes - did Frist already know he had 51 votes before they did this ...?? Or does he know he already had the 60 to break a filibuster ...?? I wonder if he would have gone nuclear without knowing.

[Howlin]

They have the 51.

[4integrity]

Re Dems up for election next year getting nervous....these are exactly the people we should be flooding with emails and telephone calls. We, the people, need to DEMAND the full Senate vote on the judicial nominees. Filibusters are wasting our tax dollars and I'm sure the time spent on the filibusters could be better spent by the "good" Senators on other important business. Call the Senators on the Judicial Committee, as well as, the Senator from your State.

[Dog Gone]

Even though it only takes 51 votes - did Frist already know he had 51 votes before they did this ...??

Without a doubt. Most bills die in the Senate, but the ones orchestrated by the leadership will almost invariably pass.

There isn't any way that Frist would have started this unless he knew how it would end.