The only thing Reid is up to is waiting to see if they can get a filibuster. DUmmies are working the phone lines (and will be working them until the vote) to the Dem Senators (even the ones who said they will vote yes like Byrd). They are not giving up on the filibuster thinking they can change some Democrat's minds.
Have to agree....the rats don't want him confirmed before the SOTU Tues night......