The GOP got Bolton the Dems keep the Filibuster

[Geek_Girl]

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John R. Bolton's prospects for winning Senate approval to become U.N. ambassador have brightened as a key Democrat abandoned her plan to try blocking debate on the confirmation.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., planned to begin debate on Bolton's nomination on Wednesday, and a vote was expected by week's end. Republicans said they were confident they would prevail in a chamber they control 55-44, with a Democratic-leaning independent.

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Hmm maybe the GOP did have the votes. I wish there were some real journalist out there that could give us the full scoop on how this deal went down.

[TahitiNut]

1. There's a HUGE difference between a lifetime Judiciary position ...

... and an appointment to a position in the current adminstration that expires with the administration, "serving at the pleasure of the President," if not sooner.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

2. Probably has more to do with Voinovich than the filibuster.

Sounds like they might not even need the procedural moves. They seem to think they can bring it to a vote now and kick Bolton's ass.

[Geek_Girl]

3. I hope so

[cestpaspossible]

4. We can beat Bolton on the Senate floor

the fact that "Republicans said they were confident they would prevail" is 100% meaningless.

[demokatgurrl]

5. The Repubs will take full advantage of the filibuster too-

they never really wanted to give it up.