On the surface, the GOP's Senate filibuster--or "reverse filibuster," as Rick Santorum called it--was something of a bust: when it started, the Democrats had successfully blocked four of Bush's nominees to the federal appeals court; when it ended, 40 hours later, that number was up to six.(The Week)(Brief Article) From: National Review | Date: December 8, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

* On the surface, the GOP's Senate filibuster--or "reverse filibuster," as Rick Santorum called it--was something of a bust: When it started, the Democrats had successfully blocked four of Bush's nominees to the federal appeals court; when it ended, 40 hours later, that number was up to six. What's more, the media coverage didn't break in favor of Republicans. If anything, it portrayed senators of both parties as slightly nutty for participating in a bizarre talkathon made...