asheris

So our ill-ustrious Senator Coleman *cough hack spit* has been instrumental in extending this inane Republican talk-a-thon blame-fest over judicial nominees. Gee, how independent minded of him. Talk about an empty suit who can't think for himself. Shrub says jump, Nawmy says "yes sir, how high sir? Screw the people of my state, sir? YES sir!"

Democrats brandished posters saying "168-4," to emphasize their confirmation record. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., had a T-shirt saying "we confirmed 98 percent of President Bush's judges" on the front, while the back said, "and all we got was this lousy T-shirt."

Who are they opposing? (Four of the following are the ones up this week. I'm blanking on whether Pickering or Pryor is the odd one out this round.)

[Edit, 10am CDT 14 October: My late-night mistake: the three women were the ones up for a vote this morning. This was the fourth time for Owen, and the first time for Brown and Kuhl. Might I add, they all three LOST.

Thanks, Senate Republicans, for wasting over two days on something you knew you were going to lose anyway. I guess you must think you don't have anything else to do, despite all the other things you have to get done before the session ends.

And yes, I did call Senator Coleman's office to register my displeasure (politely). Somehow, I don't think the woman on the phone was writing it down. She was very nice, though, which can't be an easy job.]

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