[Torie]

To elaborate, maybe the equation in his mind is that Nickles = Delay, and Frist = Hassert. That would be somewhat wishful thinking, because Frist is no Hassert, and the Senate does not equal the House.

[marajade]

But I thought McConnell was already the number two guy and that Nickles out of leadership altogether? Now Nickles thinks they're going to oust McConnell and put him in the #2 slot again?