Byrd, widely respected for everything EXCEPT substantive ideas. Slight correction for audiences other than that at DU:
Byrd, widely respected scorned for everything EXCEPT especially his lack of substantive ideas.
Okay, so I had to do serious surgery; sue me <VBG>
I like your version better ;-) Big deal, so the guy is an accomplished obstructionist. He knows some parliamentary tricks. What a guy. And he has used them for what?