Massachusetts Senators: Pride in Abusurdity

Kennedy and Kerry Circus is about to take stage once again.

Alito's opponents need 41 votes to prevent the Senate from ending debate on his nomination by President Bush, a number that appeared out of reach. Still, Democratic Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry, both of Massachusetts, were attempting Thursday to rally support for a filibuster.

In turn, Majority Leader Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) scheduled a vote for Monday to cut off debate on Alito's nomination, which could clear the way for a confirmation vote on Tuesday — hours before Bush is scheduled to give the annual State of the Union address.

Kennedy called the filibuster effort "an uphill battle at the present time."

But Kennedy said he and other Democrats would "make a good fight of it," hoping to focus more attention on their concerns that Alito would tilt the high court too far to the right.

Alito's confirmation would represent "an ideological coup," Kennedy said in a statement. He termed the federal appellate judge "a far-right ideologue."

For crying out loud. Even Byrd said he'd vote for Alito. Nice to see that the tin foil crowd is so well represented in the senate.

UPDATE:

Hmm. Captain's Quarters refers to this as The Massachussetts Comedy Duo Call For Filibuster. And QandO has Kerry’s attempt to marginalize himself with the center. Both quite humorous.