Can I ask what may be a stupid question? Hypothetically, if the GOP were to regain control of the Senate by a bare margin - say 52-48 - could the GOP Senate Leadership, by a straight majority vote, declare that a straight majority of 51 senators (or 50 senators plus the VP) will henceforth be sufficient to end the filibuster of a judicial nominee?
I'm not suggesting Trent "Spineless" Lott would ever do this, but I don't see anything in the constitution about filibusters.....
should we just sit back and let NOW run the senate?
Freepers, rather than waiting to see what happens with Estrada and Owen, we need to take the lead. That means presuring Senators, special interest groups, media organizations, etc. This thread is meant to be an ongoing effort to get this man confirmed. For too many years liberals have had their way on the courts. Now, President Bush is in a position to move the courts to the right. The election of '02 showed that the country is with the President. I think it's time to let Daschle, Hillary, and Pelosi know this is Bush country. Are you with me! Let's FREEP these people.
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