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I think it's a nice break for conservatives to kick back for a few moments and enjoy the internecine fights among liberals. The Senate Democrats are squabbling among themselves about whether it's worth it to stage a futile and symbolic attempt to filibuster Alito's confirmation. They don't have the votes, but, hey it's most important to stake out that demagogic position that appeals to the far-left of the party.
Among the rank and file, there was opposition to a filibuster from several lawmakers, including liberal Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and North Dakota's Kent Conrad, a moderate who is on the ballot this fall in a Republican state.

Democratic officials said Mikulski had said during this week's closed-door caucus that the 2006 and 2008 elections were more important than a symbolic last stand that would fail to prevent Alito's confirmation. Her spokesman declined comment.

The officials who described the comments did so on condition of anonymity, citing the private nature of the discussions.

In an interview, Conrad said that in remarks to fellow Democrats at the caucus, he outlined several factors. These included Alito's strong backing from the American Bar Association, his uncontested confirmation 15 years ago to the appeals court, public opinion polls and the fact that Republicans had voted overwhelmingly to confirm Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer when President Clinton nominated them.

"So I put that all together and I find it makes it hard to justify a filibuster," Conrad said.
Kerry and Kennedy's insistence on a filibuster has flushed out Hillary to say she'll hold hands with them.
Analysts said Clinton had little choice but to back the filibuster, given Kerry's Thursday announcement that he was reviving the stop-Alito movement. For all the talk of Clinton's shift to the center on abortion, she can ill-afford to let a possible adversary outflank her on the left among liberals who favor abortion rights, according to Jennifer Duffy, who monitors the Senate for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

"It's an empty gesture," Duffy said of Clinton's announcement. "What Democratic primary voter is going to vote for her if she didn't do everything to oppose Alito? ... She had to join John Kerry."
That whole triangulation thing is getting more and more difficult for Hillary every day. Sometimes, it is just easier to believe in something and stick to it. But that won't get her elected, so she has to demonstrate her allegiance to the demands of the more extreme wing of the party.

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I think it's a nice break for conservatives to kick back for a few moments and enjoy the internecine fights among liberals. The Senate Democrats are squabbling among themselves about whether it's worth it to stage a futile and symbolic attempt to filibuster Alito's confirmation. They don't have the votes, but, hey it's most important to stake out that demagogic position that appeals to the far-left of the party.

Among the rank and file, there was opposition to a filibuster from several lawmakers, including liberal Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and North Dakota's Kent Conrad, a moderate who is on the ballot this fall in a Republican state.

Democratic officials said Mikulski had said during this week's closed-door caucus that the 2006 and 2008 elections were more important than a symbolic last stand that would fail to prevent Alito's confirmation. Her spokesman declined comment.

The officials who described the comments did so on condition of anonymity, citing the private nature of the discussions.

In an interview, Conrad said that in remarks to fellow Democrats at the caucus, he outlined several factors. These included Alito's strong backing from the American Bar Association, his uncontested confirmation 15 years ago to the appeals court, public opinion polls and the fact that Republicans had voted overwhelmingly to confirm Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer when President Clinton nominated them.

"So I put that all together and I find it makes it hard to justify a filibuster," Conrad said.

Kerry and Kennedy's insistence on a filibuster has flushed out Hillary to say she'll hold hands with them.

Analysts said Clinton had little choice but to back the filibuster, given Kerry's Thursday announcement that he was reviving the stop-Alito movement. For all the talk of Clinton's shift to the center on abortion, she can ill-afford to let a possible adversary outflank her on the left among liberals who favor abortion rights, according to Jennifer Duffy, who monitors the Senate for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

"It's an empty gesture," Duffy said of Clinton's announcement. "What Democratic primary voter is going to vote for her if she didn't do everything to oppose Alito? ... She had to join John Kerry."

That whole triangulation thing is getting more and more difficult for Hillary every day. Sometimes, it is just easier to believe in something and stick to it. But that won't get her elected, so she has to demonstrate her allegiance to the demands of the more extreme wing of the party.

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HOME Betsy neither necessarily uses, nor endorses, the products advertised on this site. The truth about Avesil Cheap Hosting Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney Dallas Bankruptcy Attorney Wikio Get exclusive travel deals and book discount cheap flights Online Bachelors Degree Comments from an AP history and government teacher in Raleigh, NC. e-mail betsynewmark AT gmail.com Commissions earned from selling items through Amazon will go towards buying materials for my classes. Thank you. Site Feed		Saturday, January 28, 2006 I think it's a nice break for conservatives to kick back for a few moments and enjoy the internecine fights among liberals. The Senate Democrats are squabbling among themselves about whether it's worth it to stage a futile and symbolic attempt to filibuster Alito's confirmation. They don't have the votes, but, hey it's most important to stake out that demagogic position that appeals to the far-left of the party. Among the rank and file, there was opposition to a filibuster from several lawmakers, including liberal Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and North Dakota's Kent Conrad, a moderate who is on the ballot this fall in a Republican state. Democratic officials said Mikulski had said during this week's closed-door caucus that the 2006 and 2008 elections were more important than a symbolic last stand that would fail to prevent Alito's confirmation. Her spokesman declined comment. The officials who described the comments did so on condition of anonymity, citing the private nature of the discussions. In an interview, Conrad said that in remarks to fellow Democrats at the caucus, he outlined several factors. These included Alito's strong backing from the American Bar Association, his uncontested confirmation 15 years ago to the appeals court, public opinion polls and the fact that Republicans had voted overwhelmingly to confirm Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer when President Clinton nominated them. "So I put that all together and I find it makes it hard to justify a filibuster," Conrad said. Kerry and Kennedy's insistence on a filibuster has flushed out Hillary to say she'll hold hands with them. Analysts said Clinton had little choice but to back the filibuster, given Kerry's Thursday announcement that he was reviving the stop-Alito movement. For all the talk of Clinton's shift to the center on abortion, she can ill-afford to let a possible adversary outflank her on the left among liberals who favor abortion rights, according to Jennifer Duffy, who monitors the Senate for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. "It's an empty gesture," Duffy said of Clinton's announcement. "What Democratic primary voter is going to vote for her if she didn't do everything to oppose Alito? ... She had to join John Kerry." That whole triangulation thing is getting more and more difficult for Hillary every day. Sometimes, it is just easier to believe in something and stick to it. But that won't get her elected, so she has to demonstrate her allegiance to the demands of the more extreme wing of the party. posted by Betsy Newmark permalink 8:15 AM 0 comments Comments: I think it's a nice break for conservatives to kick back for a few moments and enjoy the internecine fights among liberals. The Senate Democrats are squabbling among themselves about whether it's worth it to stage a futile and symbolic attempt to filibuster Alito's confirmation. They don't have the votes, but, hey it's most important to stake out that demagogic position that appeals to the far-left of the party. Among the rank and file, there was opposition to a filibuster from several lawmakers, including liberal Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and North Dakota's Kent Conrad, a moderate who is on the ballot this fall in a Republican state. Democratic officials said Mikulski had said during this week's closed-door caucus that the 2006 and 2008 elections were more important than a symbolic last stand that would fail to prevent Alito's confirmation. Her spokesman declined comment. The officials who described the comments did so on condition of anonymity, citing the private nature of the discussions. In an interview, Conrad said that in remarks to fellow Democrats at the caucus, he outlined several factors. These included Alito's strong backing from the American Bar Association, his uncontested confirmation 15 years ago to the appeals court, public opinion polls and the fact that Republicans had voted overwhelmingly to confirm Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer when President Clinton nominated them. "So I put that all together and I find it makes it hard to justify a filibuster," Conrad said. Kerry and Kennedy's insistence on a filibuster has flushed out Hillary to say she'll hold hands with them. Analysts said Clinton had little choice but to back the filibuster, given Kerry's Thursday announcement that he was reviving the stop-Alito movement. For all the talk of Clinton's shift to the center on abortion, she can ill-afford to let a possible adversary outflank her on the left among liberals who favor abortion rights, according to Jennifer Duffy, who monitors the Senate for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. "It's an empty gesture," Duffy said of Clinton's announcement. "What Democratic primary voter is going to vote for her if she didn't do everything to oppose Alito? ... She had to join John Kerry." That whole triangulation thing is getting more and more difficult for Hillary every day. Sometimes, it is just easier to believe in something and stick to it. But that won't get her elected, so she has to demonstrate her allegiance to the demands of the more extreme wing of the party. posted by Betsy Newmark permalink 8:15 AM 0 comments Comments: Post a Comment