[mrsmith]

Specter won't try to block any nominees, he didn't say he would- in fact he said he wouldn't. He can't anyway if the majority of the committee doesn't want to.

But 40 Dems will block all pro-life judges, just as Specter said.

This is the silliest cause I've seen on FR since the contrail people used to come by.

[jackbill]

Specter won't try to block any nominees, he didn't say he would- in fact he said he wouldn't. He can't anyway if the majority of the committee doesn't want to.

The current make-up of the committee is 10 R's and 9 D's. If Specter votes with the RATs, the R's on the committee are outnumbered.

But 40 Dems will block all pro-life judges, just as Specter said.

Not if Frist changes the rules - which will be easier with 4 new R Senators.

This is the silliest cause I've seen on FR since the contrail people used to come by.

Then I suggest that you just step aside. The rest of us don't take Specter's duplicity lightly.