[Cboldt]

Reid objects, at this point, to a UC agreement setting the vote for Monday.

Reid says there may be an agreement later today. Better, says Reid, that Frist deal with Reid directly, rather than through Specter. Specter is pressing for an idea about when the DEMs will be ready to vote.

Plenty of time to file a cloture motion - that can come tomorrow, if necessary. The point is "debate or vote" -- ahhh, Specter admits that the only way he can enforce that is via cloture.

LOL - good joke by Specter.

[pillut48]

Reid is apparently waiting for John "Did you know I served in Vietnam?" Kerry to ride to the rescue with his filibuster. I think Judge Alito and the missus can go ahead and pop the cork on that champagne bottle now! :-)

[ken5050]

Been skimming fast...what's this about Kerry filabustering?