Deal on confirmation

I don't like Sen. McCain. I like him less now that he has championed this "deal". McCain said he was very concerned about the reaction of the nuclear option and the damage that would be done to the Senate. He said that the people were clearly concerned and wanted action. He said everyone was upset by the conflict.

The problem is the people did want action, they were upset. They wanted votes on the judicial confirmations! They didn't want to compromise.

Why are people afraid of this fight? I don't care if they democrats "shut down the senate" if they can't filibuster judges. So what? Let them.

They should and must vote on every nominee. Take the break, confirm the three that the democrats have agreed to and then vote on more nominees.
And recall McCain! The effort was gaining steam before Sept 11. I can't believe he won another Senate race.