I am not getting ready for defeat and I'm disgusted at so many urging we do so. So many suggest the Reps snatch defeat from victory, well judging by some responses I'd suggest that attitude is amongst some in the base as well.
Instead of preparing for defeat which will guarentee defeat, I would rather people pull themselves together. Recognize the MSM is engaged in warfare for the sake of the Dems to attempt to peel off the votes we apparently have. Reid said as much today, they don't have the votes.
E-Mail, fax, Call. All Senators. This is a war and it will intensify in the days leading to this vote.
My attitude is not so much one of getting ready for defeat but of not letting up the pressure until the vote has been taken. As I said in a previous post, Lugar was confident he had the votes to confirm Bolton in committee until he didn't. Frist may be confident right up until the moment of the vote that he as the 50 votes he needs....until one of our beloved RINOS decides that his face time in front of the microphone as the hero of the Dems and the MSM is more important than confirming these judges....especially judges with whom they are, deep down, none too comfortable! So, just don't count the Pubbies until they actually vote. Keep calling like you're on the losing side of the issue so that the pressure stays intense and will buck up any sudden attacks of weak-knees or spinelessness.
The problem is that "we"--much like Reid and Frist--can "count."
There are already 2 for-sure defections: McSwine and Chaff-eee.
Next, it appears from this article and not surprising (coming from another PSO RINO who is pushing "HARD"--and in bed with the UN--LOST treaty) Lugar is made up his mind and will jump ship.
Now, a very probable turncoat is Snowe.
Then, Collins (also form Maine) is a RINO and would not be surprised if she joined her other lib/friend.
ALREADY THAT's FIVE.
On top of that, Murkowski (AL) has been making some comments which does not give one confidence that she will "stay the course."
SIX
Furthermore, you have Hagel, Voinovich and the other "wild card," Specter.
NOW UP TO NINE
Does not look promising for the good guys.
Would not be a bit surprised that this is the reason (Frist KNOWING he did NOT have the votes) has not "dropped the bomb!" IMHO.
I/WE/Many have been calling, writing, sending emails, imploring, begging, threatening, etc., and we are at wits end.
I think Bush should go public and urge all voters to "encourage" their Senators to support this option.
Sadly, he wants to "stay above the fray" and the silence from the White House, has been deafening.
I would like to believe that the Gipper would not stand still for this and would be making a full court press.
Lastly, I hope Frist goes for the vote regardless (and that's my latest imploring) then at least, we will know who to work against and try to replace, in 06/08.