The question is, if push came to shove, and the vote was before the 7 Gopers on changing the rules, would 2 of the 7 have voted for the rule change or not?
The hope is that the Dems will do something stupid, allow 2 or 3 of the 7 to say the Dems broke the deal, then vote on the rule change.
Or make them fillibuster and shut the Govt down THEN vote on the change.
The Dims have a firmer control over their party, than does the GOP.
We are seeing the "Big Tent" at work. Notice, how no one ever asks for a Dim Big Tent.
There's one problem with that, the horrible clause in the deal that says President Bush should consult with senators from both parties before he nominates any new judicial candidates. If he nominates somebody like Janice Rodgers Brown without going through with this unconstititional approval process, then the DemonRats can call this a violation of the MOU even though Bush didn't agree to the MOU and say it authorizes them to fillibuster. The MOU is just like AIDS for the Republican Party, a gift that keeps on giving.
No, they would have voted against us. Which is why Frist KNEW we had to cave... he lied to us, and did NOT have the votes. PERIOD.
The hope is that the Dems will do something stupid, allow 2 or 3 of the 7 to say the Dems broke the deal, then vote on the rule change.
nice wishing. won't happen, when it comes to power... democrats KNOW how to it and don't do 'stupid' when abortion is on the line....
Or make them fillibuster and shut the Govt down THEN vote on the change.
at this point it's moot, the agreement has been signed. conservative judges are in federal lockdown and the proceedure for advice and consent, has become institutionally and hopelessly bogged down in the definition of what a baby killer considers to be "extreme" or not.
IDIOT republicans LED by Bush/Frist WASTED their political capital earned in this last election on reworking the old Social Security Ponzi schemata.
what a waste.