Nuclear Option Update

As the polls keep slipping away from Republicans that are intent on doing away with the filibuster, democrats are stepping up and speaking with more force each day. Al Gore (yes, Al Gore) gives makes an excellent appeal to retain Senate rules that protect against the "tyranny of the majority." There's a long way to go til there's a resolution of this, but things are starting to look good.

To know why Dems are trying to keep these nominees off of the bench check here.