With 50 Republicans and 1 Democrat on the record as planning to approve Alito, he had the votes to be confirmed.
But, not enough votes to break a filibuster, should the Democrats consider trying to block him in this manner.
Since the current crop of Democrats seldom have the stomach for a bloody fight, Alito will be approved, and civil liberties will soon start to erode under a court that is very out of balance.
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I wish the Dems WOULD filibuster!!! If they have enough votes, why not?
The Repubs say they think it's bad for Dems to use a Supreme Court nomination for "partisan" purposes. Just what the HELL do they think THEY have been doing?
Sue
it would be nice to see them try to fight, but it is clear that many either lack a clear sense of right and wrong, or are afraid to rock the boat
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