To: rwa265; OXENinFLA
Do you guys really think the Dems are gonna filibuster?
I wouldn't put it past them, but anyone watching these hearings would have to conclude that Roberts is undeniably qualified and has given no hint to being right-leaning. If they do, they will look ridiculous. Of course, that's not a bad thing.
821 posted on
09/15/2005 9:23:07 AM PDT by
conservativebabe
(September 11, 2001 - NEVER FORGET)
To: conservativebabe
Do you guys really think the Dems are gonna filibuster? I don't think they have the political support to filibuster right now. IMO, only two things could change that right now.
- One of the Gang of Fourteen comes out and states that the group agrees that the Roberts nomination represents an "extreme circumstance" and that they will not block a filibuster. That's extremely unlikely, especially given Lindsey Graham's advocacy for John Roberts during these hearings.
- One of the witnesses scheduled for today comes through with some really lurid allegation (like Justice Thomas' "pubic hair on a Coke can") that the Dims can use to demand more time and to sow doubts about Roberts' character. That's a lot more likely then 1.) is.
830 posted on
09/15/2005 9:30:27 AM PDT by
CFC__VRWC
("Anytime a liberal squeals in outrage, an angel gets its wings!" - gidget7)
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