Haven't been a fan of Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.), and was apprehensive about his being one of "The Gang of 12" trying to reach compromise with the Republicans' planned "nuclear option." But, according to the WashPost today, Lieberman argued passionately in a speech on the floor of the Senate to preserve the right to filibuster a judicial nominee he believes is not qualified. He also said it is essential that judicial nominees should be able to muster votes from more than one party. "That's what's on the line here," he said. "The institutional requirements of 60 votes is one of the last best hopes of bipartisanship and moderation."
Immoderation is exactly what the nuclear option is all about.
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