Fear on the left

The Daily Ledger makes some great points about the Dems reaction to Frist's stand on filibusters, and about what this signals for Frist's political career as well.

"I am disappointed that in an attempt to hide what the debate is really about, Senator Frist would exploit religion like this," Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. "Participating in something designed to incite divisiveness and encourage contention is unacceptable. I would hope that Senator Frist will rise above something so beyond the pale."

Incite divisiveness?  Using that definition isn't that exactly what Reid and his liberal cohorts are doing when they refuse to allow judicial nominees and up or down vote in front of the full Senate?

Reid's criticism is a smoke screen.  He's only frightened of the Christian base and their opinions on unconstitutional filibusters.

This is a unique opportunity for Bill Frist.  Reportedly the good doctor has some very serious presidential aspirations for 2008 and if he can force the Dems hand and get these judges their "day in court" [aka a vote in front of the full Senate] then he has done his job as party leader in the Senate and will score some very serious points with the primary voting conservative base.