Comments on: I’d still bet on it

By: sean

sean — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:42:32 +0000

One of the articles I read mentioned the BATFU’s b.s. attacks on Red’s Trading Post as a major factor in both Senators holds. Seems like maybe Ryan is getting some much needed attention and help finally.

By: Chris Byrne

Chris Byrne — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:47:53 +0000

Technically speaking, a senator can hold a nomination up indefinitely, so long as that nomination is still in committee, or is referred back to committee.

As the nomination hasn’t yet been sent formally to the full senate, they can still put an indefinite hold.

Of course Bush can just make it a recess appointment over the holidays.

By: Helvetix

Helvetix — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:49:27 +0000

Although I’m not an Idahoian, I just send notes of support to both Craig and Crapo. Let them know they’re not alone on this.

By: countertop

countertop — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:19:40 +0000

Craig was thrown under the train by Bush. And Bush has few if any political friends left in DC. I’d be surprised if Craig released his hold.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:36:25 +0000

I think Countertop is right, but I also don’t think Craig and Crapo are going to scuttle the nomination. If Bush withdraws Sullivan, I’ll be surprised. Bush has shown loyalty to his appointees to a fault, and I doubt it’ll be any different here. Craig and Crapo, I’m going to bet, will release the hold when Sullivan jumps through some hoops for them.

That doesn’t change the positive effect this will have, or the fact that I was wrong in telling people fighting Sullivan wasn’t worth it. But I still do believe his nomination is a done deal.

By: countertop

countertop — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:19:30 +0000

If two Republican’s are holding up the Republican President’s nominee, why would Harry Reid ever move to cloture??? He’s not going.