So They Didn't Go Nuclear

The compromise did make it in finally. The demosprats seem to be declaring victory much more vociferously than the Rethugs.

Reid said the agreement sent President Bush, Vice President Cheney and what he called the "radical arm of the Republican base" the "undeniable" message that "abuse of power will not be tolerated."

Compared to:

Frist was less enthusiastic, saying the agreement "falls short" of the principle that all judicial nominees should receive a vote on the Senate floor.

But he said he was "very pleased" the nominations of three Bush appointees will finally come to a vote.

"It has some good news, and it has some disappointing news, and it will require careful monitoring," Frist said.

Frist obviously wanted all votes to occur, but is forced by the compromise to live with what he can get. Reid on the other hand seems to think he's won the whole ball of wax. He should tread lightly here. There was no abuse of power anywhere in this scenario. None of the proposed changes to the senate rules ever required that a filibuster be allowed and it is not a constitutional requirement for the filibuster.

Personally, I think this has only pushed back the fight until a later date. I honestly believe that this will all come around again if and when there is a supreme court justice to be placed.

Also note that the compromise came from the political centrists from both parties. Both parties should keep that in mind. It shows that some are concerned about abuse of power by the majority, but that just as many are concerned about abuse of power by the minority.