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  •  Unfortunately we can't (none / 0)

    Sadly we can't filibuster the rule change because they're going to make the change by having the presiding officer declare that 51 breaks a filibuster.  We will object to that determination, but we have to get a majority to overturn it, which we can't do.

    We need to either (1) get six Repugs to switch on this issue or (2) filibuster other things until the Repugs (or at least six Repugs) give up.

    by Philosopher on Wed Nov 17, 2004 at 01:48:49 PM PDT

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    •  Ok, another question for everyone. (none / 0)

      This is more re strategy - should we wait until the nominations start coming and Frist's threat becomes more imminent to do this?

      by VirginiaDem on Wed Nov 17, 2004 at 02:23:06 PM PDT

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      •  Good question (none / 0)

        This is a matter of debate, I think.

        The reason I think we should start now is that it's going to take a while for us to build critical mass and start influencing the people who matter.  It took us at least a couple of weeks to get the ball rolling against Sinclair, and this is a much bigger fight.

        The Repugs have been planning this for a while--a GOP friend of mine mentioned it to me on Nov. 4.  I'd rather start building up our opposition now so we're ready when this happens--it won't be long, because Bush has already nominated many judges who have been held up for a while.

        by Philosopher on Wed Nov 17, 2004 at 02:27:42 PM PDT

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