Frist on the Constitutional Option

Power Line has a transcript of Senator Frist on Tony Snow's show saying that he will absolutely use the "Constitutional Option" to prevent a filibuster if the Democrats attempt to use it against Samuel Alito.

I think Senator Frist finally means it. Judicial confirmations have, of course, been an ongoing frustration for conservatives, particularly with the Republicans dragging their heels dealing with blockaded nominees and more recently the maneuvers of the "Gang of 14." But especially after the Miers debacle, I believe we've reached the tipping point.

Hopefully Matthew Franck and Ed Morrissey are correct that a filibuster won't even be attempted (see earlier post), but if it is...well, as the saying goes, bring it on. The "base" is going to be solidly behind the Senate Republicans, and Alito will be confirmed.