[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.

[Congressman Billybob]

Up until the Schumer hijacking of the Constitution, all confirmations of judicial appointments were conducted by majority vote. The one exception was the mini-filbuster against Abe Fortas for the Supreme Court, and the Administration immediately dropped that ethically defective nomination, rather than fight it out.

So, getting rid of the filibuster on judicial nominations ONLY both obeys the Constitution (where Advise and Consent requires only a majority) and preserves Senate traditions, going back two centuries. Four months ago I laid this whole porcess out in writing on FreeRepublic.

The only reason it has not been done is that Bill Frist doesn't want to upset the Democrats too much. Does that remind you of anyone? Trent (Vacant) Lott, perhaps?

John / Billybob