[Congressman Billybob]

The "Senate would function just like the House" is another Democrat dodge. It would not.

The proper use of the nuclear option is tactical, not theater. It can and should be used ONLY to eliminate the filibuster as applied to judicial nominations and no other subject. That way, judicial confirmations will go back to what the Constitution requires -- majority vote only. And all other activities of the Senate will continue as before.

John / Billybob

[jrushing]

The proper use of the nuclear option is tactical, not theater.

This sounds great. I liked the NUKE option when I first heard about it.
My concern is that changes will be made that we will regret at a later date.
The Dems held onto power for 50+years. We have a Majority now and can't get a Judge appointed.
I want our Majority to rule by the Constitution. I do not want to win a battle and lose the war. I value our Constitution & want it preserved.

[Nam Vet]

"The proper use of the nuclear option is tactical, not theater. It can and should be used ONLY to eliminate the filibuster as applied to judicial nominations and no other subject. That way, judicial confirmations will go back to what the Constitution requires -- majority vote only. And all other activities of the Senate will continue as before. "

EXACTLY as I see it. Those pompous Senators would NEVER allow themselves to be relegated to the level of a mere Congresscritter. I've been spitting nails as to just WHY our noodle-spined Senate Republicans seem to lose all nerve once they get into the Senate. Seems like Republicans breed all the warriors in this country UNTIL they get into the Senate. Is castration part of the Republican swear-in ceremony?

Nam Vet