It's Official - Kerry Intends To Fillibuster

CNN is announcing that Senator John Kerry joined by Senator Edward Kennedy will attempt to lead a fillibuster of the nomination of Sam Alito to the Supreme Court. WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. John Kerry will attempt a filibuster to block the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court, CNN has learned. Kerry, in Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum, was marshaling support in phone calls during the day, he told CNN. Kerry said he told a group of Democratic senators Wednesday, and urged that they join him. Kerry said he has the support of fellow Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy. The Republicans will need 60 votes to overcome any Democtratic attempt at a veto. There are 3 Democrats who have stated they intend to support the Alito nomination. Who are these turncoats? Nelson, Johnson and Byrd I would hope all Democrats will take note of these three and treat them harshly. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has called for a cloture vote, which has been tentatively scheduled for Monday. Sixty (60) votes are needed for cloture which would effectively stop any momentum for a fillibuster.