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Three Stooges strategery: How the Republicans are running circles around the Democrats.; Digby Jul 17, 2007
End of the line for a key Bush judge?: Speculation is mounting that circuit-court nominee Terrence Boyle, now dogged by ethics allegations, will never see a full Senate vote.; Mark Follman May 5, 2006
The next Alito, and why "more Democrats" isn't enough: It's not just a matter of electing more senators; progressives must turn around votes that are already there.; Tim Grieve Jan 31, 2006
Bush judge under ethics cloud: James H. Payne broke the law by ruling on corporations in which he held financial interests. Now Bush's nominee to the nation's second-highest court has the Senate and a top judge on his case.; By Will Evans Jan 31, 2006
Kennedy on Alito: But we've been on vacation!: Conservative Republicans have a plan for the Supreme Court. Where have the Democrats been?; Tim Grieve Jan 30, 2006
Time expires for John Kerry: In what may be a metaphor for his efforts on Alito, Kerry is cut off midspeech when the Democrats' floor time expires.; Tim Grieve Jan 30, 2006
"Alito looked me in the eye and told me that he is not an ideologue": Some of the reasons why the filibuster will fail.; Tim Grieve Jan 30, 2006
Rebels with a cause: GOP libertarians like New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu are fighting Bush -- and their party -- over the Patriot Act.; By Walter Shapiro Jan 30, 2006
Feinstein: I'll back the filibuster after all: After saying that she didn't see the "gross moral turpitude" required for a filibuster, the California senator says she'll vote against cloture on Monday.; Tim Grieve Jan 27, 2006
Doing the numbers on the Alito filibuster: Even senators who support John Kerry's bid acknowledge that it's unlikely to stand in the way of the judge's confirmation.; Tim Grieve Jan 27, 2006
Kerry to push for Alito filibuster: Frist sets cloture vote for Monday afternoon.; Tim Grieve Jan 26, 2006
"Senators in Need of a Spine": Filibuster Alito? Mary Landrieu says the Senate has more "pressing" matters before it.; Tim Grieve Jan 26, 2006
Could there still be a filibuster in Alito's future?: Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin says it's too early to say no.; Tim Grieve Jan 20, 2006
Democrats won't filibuster Alito, but why not?: If this nomination isn't important enough, what is?; Tim Grieve Jan 17, 2006
Bush attacks Dems on security, again: In a replay of 2002, Republicans are using the Patriot Act battle to accuse Democrats of being wimps on national defense. But will it work this time?; By Michael Scherer Dec 20, 2005
The "Gang of 14" meets on Alito: Maybe Republicans would go nuclear if Democrats filibustered. But maybe that's a reason to do it.; Tim Grieve Nov 3, 2005
An up-or-down vote for Alito? Sometimes, even elephants forget: The nuclear option, revisited.; Tim Grieve Oct 31, 2005
After O'Connor: What's next for abortion, gay rights and post-9/11 civil liberties? Activists and scholars debate the Supreme Court's future.; Compiled by Salon staff Jul 1, 2005
Your new judge: Liberal democracy = slavery: The Senate confirms Janice Rogers Brown, and it's about to get worse: William Pryor is next.; Tim Grieve Jun 9, 2005
Coming up next: Janice Rogers Brown: The Senate will begin debating Bush's nomination to the D.C. Circuit Monday. Is it time to say goodbye to the New Deal?; Tim Grieve Jun 3, 2005
George W. Bush's nuclear test: The White House prepares to send a slew of new judicial nominees to the Senate. Consultation with Democrats? Not yet, anyway.; Tim Grieve Jun 3, 2005
Reid on Bush: He's still a liar: In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Senate minority leader talks tough about the president and Bill Frist -- and about John Kerry, too.; Tim Grieve Jun 2, 2005
Bush's plan for the Supreme Court: Chief Justice William Rehnquist hasn't retired yet. Did somebody forget to tell the president?; Tim Grieve Jun 1, 2005
The Rehnquist watch: With Memorial Day behind us, the chief justice could retire any day now. Where have we heard that one before?; Tim Grieve May 31, 2005
Mind games: Depression, the persistence of memory, and the fallout of a political showdown -- TTers share their thoughts this week.; May 27, 2005

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