Key Democrat disavows block of Alito vote (Vanity: Fill-a-Bust-ering?)

The Washington Times ^ | January 16, 2006 | Charles Hurt

[wvobiwan]

"I do not see a likelihood of a filibuster," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat and often a swing vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee."

[wvobiwan]

I know this article has already been posted, but I didn't see this vital clue discussed. Let's see if the mods let me get away with it...

Sorry for the vanity, but I wonder if Feinstein's opposition to the filibuster, based upon the photo The Washington Times ran with this story, is because she doesn't really understand what 'filibuster' means? :>D

Glad she won't support a transparent Demonrat effort at obstruction in Alito's nomination.

[MNJohnnie]

I would not count our chickens yet. Democrats have a caucus Wed and are VERY good at brow beating their members into line. Really amazing how different the Republicans act. They should watch and learn from the Democrats how to impose some party discipline.

[wvobiwan]

Maybe they're just confused, click the link to the WaTimes story and check out the photo...

[wvobiwan]

Sorry, don't know how to post pictures...

[Izzy Dunne]

[atomicpossum]

Hey, DiFi, how big are Ted Kennedy's man-boobs?

[Cyber Liberty]

I don't see what the big deal is about the photo.

[Cyber Liberty]

Oh. OK. I got the joke now.

It's Monday Morning.....

[MNJohnnie]

Schumer and Di Fi playing good cop/bad cop? Schumer talking up Fillibuster to appease the base in safe seat NY while Di Fi, from safe seat CA, appeals to the Red State Dems? Trying to have their cake and eat it to? Man, it is a very good sign but I loath the situational principals of the Democrats. Until the votes are made, I would NOT take there talking points too seriously.

[wvobiwan]

Thanks! Don't think I'll tell her the real meaning of the word...

Ok, ok - it's corny. But it was funny to ME...I'm easily amused by Dems., and I wouldn't put it past the WaTimes to do that on purpose...

[BunnySlippers]

[newzjunkey]

This is hugh!

[Abathar]

If you want a good laugh put on a mental hazmat suit and jump to the DUmmies site, they are about ready to blow a gasket over this. Always fun to watch those people get their panties in a twist (that applies for both sexes there I think)

[popdonnelly]

Ted Kennedy's staff is out trying to gin up a reason to filibuster Alito this very minute.

[Reactionary]

I can't believe that the Leftist nutbags in Congress would tell NARAL to back off. No. I suspect a setup. I suspect a sudden "surprise" regarding Alito's past. I suspect looming howls of outrage over another Stalinist lie.

But that's just me.

[massgopguy]

It will no doubt be comprised of the mature, articulate comments that DUr's are known for.