Democratic aides say Alito filibuster 'highly unlikely'

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Democratic aides say Alito filibuster 'highly unlikely'

John Byrne
Published: January 12, 2006


Despite hopes in liberal circles that Democratic senators will block the confirmation of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court, several Democratic aides to senators on the Judiciary Committee have privately told RAW STORY that such a prospect is highly unlikely.

After Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT) remarked that a Democratic filibuster was a "definite possibility" late Wednesday, some liberal blogs championed the possibility that Alito might be stopped. But this scenario is unlikely, aides say.

There's "not much discussion" of a filibuster, said one veteran Democratic Judiciary Committee aide Thursday, who called the move in which 40 senators block the confirmation of a presidential nominee, "very unlikely."


The only prospect of an Alito filibuster, the aide said, would be if Alito flat out declared that he opposed Roe v. Wade, the court ruling which legalized abortion. Aides said that Alito's ability to deflect questions and give vague answers all but ensured he would be confirmed, despite the objections of many Democrats.

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http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Democratic_aides_say_Alito_filibuster_highly_0112.html

[lakeguy]

1. i wish i could go to a job interview and not give any answers but

still get the job!

[Bjornsdotter]

2. Me too

Don't forget to lie and pad your resume....oh and make that a secure lifetime position that effects everyone in the country.

Cheers!

[sabra]

4. one of the "biggest" jobs in the US :-(

[tedzbear]

3. Democrats have betrayed their own values here!

Their response to this nominee proves that this party has gradually become Republican Lite since 9-11. It's time for the progressive liberals in the Democratic Party to defect to the Green Party (or the Socialist Party if desired). The only chance for us to have a voice in government is to build a third party that truly represents our values.

Time to go Green!
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