I kept telling people that when the Democrats and Republican 'mediators' made the deal on filibusters, the Democrats were giving away the farm.
I said that the Rethugs would not - ever - adhere to any agreement that meant ANY of their nominations going down in flames - except those that they wanted to go down in flames. I never actually thought that would happen, then Meirs came along.
You can't trust Republicans much past the date the check clears - because there's just not enough money to keep them bought. So assuming that any deal with them will last past the news conference to announce it is just - well - plain foolish.
Now, Frist wants ScAlito, and Frist will have ScAlito - come hell or high water. Democrats look like idiots for making the prior deal.
Frankly, I think that 'idiots' is being generous.
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Larry - a proud member of the Texas Kossacks.