Specter suggested that Pickering's nomination be moved to the full Senate for debate and a vote, even if the committee gives him an "unfavorable" recommendation. Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) said such a move would be "unprecedented." "That's not accurate. There is, in fact, precedent for moving appellate and even district court nominees to the floor for a vote even when they have not received favorable support from this committee," Hatch explained. "Based on our research since 1950, this committee has moved at least six lower court nominees to the floor for consideration either without a recommendation or with a negative recommendation after the committee has voted them down."
Isn't there a day that goes by without the idiot Daschle sticking his foot in his mouth?