[EDINVA]

The Democrats’ successful filibustering of the District Court and Appellate Court judges took place during the Judiciary Chairmanship of Sen. Hatch, not Specter. Maybe Hatch isn’t really a conservative either ?

[Cyber Liberty]

“Don’t count your Hatches before the’re boobied” we used to say. I try not to go around and slap “not a conservative” on people, at least not Hatch. He was, however, ineffective and prone to folding like a cheap suit when the Democrats complained. Doesn’t speak one way or another about his conservatism.

[Cyber Liberty]

Oh, I forgot to mention that I wasn't referring to the Filibusters going on, I was referring to judicial candidates not being brought to votes in committee. That was "Scottish Law" Specter, through and through. He was doing his best to ensure the Gang of 14 cowards would never have to defend a Filibuster on the floor.

Judging from the way you've forgotten that, I'd say it worked like a charm for some people.