The Democrats have declared war on President Bush's latest Supreme Court candidate, Samuel Alito, without much in the way of weapons. Only two, really: the filibuster and the power of persuasion. And the filibuster -- because it seems (and is) unfair and anti-democratic -- will backfire unless... -
What's Too Conservative?
The Democrats have declared war on President Bush's latest Supreme Court candidate, Samuel Alito, without much in the way of weapons. Only two, really: the filibuster and the power of persuasion. And the filibuster -- because it seems (and is) unfair and anti-democratic -- will backfire unless...-
By Michael Kinsley