Oops I did it again.

Live from the Moveon.org rally its Bawbwa! and Chucky, Ted, Harry and Bobby Byrd.

Yep. Babs strayed from the script, again. She actually said what she thought. The problem is her thinking and the United States Constitution are very different things.
Here is her quote

"Why would we give lifetime appointments to people who earn up to $200,000 a year, with absolutely a great retirement system, and all the things all Americans wish for, with absolutely no check and balance except that one confirmation vote. So we're saying we think you ought to get nine votes over the 51 required. That isn't too much to ask for such a super important position. There ought to be a super vote. Don't you think so? It's the only check and balance on these people. They're in for life. They don't stand for election like we do, which is scary."

Here is what the Constitution says;

"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate"

Wow, talk about scary. How about this Babs, lets just make up the constitution as we go along? I mean if its a really good idea, why not just ignore 200 years of precedent and change the rule about how judges are confirmed? There are only seven instances where a super majority is called for in the constitution, confirming federal judges is not one of them. They are; convictions related to impeachment, adoption of treaties, overriding vetoes, expelling members, amending the Constitution, 14th Amendment, and 25th Amendment.

Harry Reid must want to get back to the peace and quiet of Searchlight Nevada.
Maybe ex-senator Daschle can get him a cushy job as a lobbyist in DC.
Go ahead Harry, shut down the Senate, make my day.