31.10.05
Searching for a Silver Lining
The nomination of Samuel Alito
for the Supreme Court could do good
if Democrats would unite and fight
instead of posturing for TV time.
If a filibuster successfully prevented
confirmation it would save the court from
a dangerous tilt. If Republicans, “nuke� it,
virtually freezing the Senate isn’t all bad.
Either way progressives could get an
issue for the mid-term elections, and some
important experience with teamwork.
Of course, this is wishful thinking.