[Mike Darancette]

If the RATS are going to filibuster then make them do it the right way. I want readings of Bibles and phone books, quorum calls and the whole Mr. Smith package.

It's too easy to say you have 41 votes till those 41 have to do the heavy lifting.

[thegreatbeast]

Rather weak Will. What is his prescription? Get out there, Bush, and hit the stumps! Let other things wait and make this your top priority."
No, not Will at his best. As soon as the 2006 election cycle completes, 43 becomes a lame duck

[rcocean]

One of Will's worst columns. This is why he is the WaPO house conservative.

Don't change the filibuster because the Repubs might want to filibuster in the future. Wait till we have 60 senators - after all it happened 7 times in the last 100 years.

1) The Repubs voted for Ginsburg and a lot of the 9th circuit on the bench when they were in the MAJORITY. President Hillary could nominate Fidel Castro in 2009 for the 9th circuit and the Repubs would go along with it. Who are they going to filibuster in the future?

2) The idea the RATS would not institute the Constitutional option -when they have the majority -because the Repubs didnt in the past is so laughable it hurts. The DEMS tried to change the filibuster in the past when they were the majority. In the minority they've spun 180 degrees on filibusters and if back the majority in 2009 will spin back again. They play to win.

3) The President represents all the people and is elected to appoint judges. His judges should be confirmed on an up or down vote. 41 Senators shouldn't have veto power over his nominees.

[garylmoore]

Mr. Will may appear to be intelligent but he lacks wisdom.

[greasepaint]

I suggest that Cheney make a ruling
that rules adopted before the current Congress have expired.

[jamaksin]

One additional point to consider here ... in the 2006 elections, how many Senators will retire or not be re-elected if they run?

Is it not "wishful" thinking to assume the GOP will gain more seats in the Senate?

Is it not better to be aggressive when you can? Why wait - waiting for years - as this waiting has become the norm!

I can indeed Frist and all saying, should 2006 result in a loss to the GOP, "Well, we coulda' ..."

[Boot Hill]

"But it stands conservatism on its head to argue that what the Constitution does not mandate is not permitted."

Somebody needs a class in constitutional law (that or a slap upside the head).

--Boot Hill

[sgtbono2002]

The Judicial filibuster should have never gotten to this point to begin with. Blame the Democrats for that.They should have made their point and moved on.

[BamaAndy]

If the enemy democrats were in this position--what would they do?
*whatever they needed to do*

[Malesherbes]

George Will, baseball expert, Oriole's board member. Hey George, steroids, what did you know and when did you know it?

[Ben Hecks]

"Democrats say they would retaliate by bringing the Senate to a virtual halt"

The Senate came to a virtual halt in 1998 and hasn't contributed anything positive to our country since.

[Defiant]

I haven't read Will's column in years, but I went and read this one. Will is a stuffed shirt idiot.