Senate success

I've had occasion to praise the House lately, where Democrats have reached across the aisle to forge some alliances that have led to some legislative victories, but yesterday the Democratic Senators got some help to win one themselves...

The Senate today blocked confirmation of William Myers to the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Only 44 Senators voted to cut off debate, far fewer than the 60 required.

TalkLeft offers some insight into just how important it was to stop the Myers confirmation, courtesy of People For The American Way.

With no judicial experience, William Myers is one of the least qualified nominees the Bush Administration has put forward, and among the farthest from the mainstream of judicial philosophy. His record demonstrates his willingness to take his private-sector advocacy as a lobbyist for the mining and cattle industries directly to his job as a public servant at the Interior Department. His anti-environmental stance and disregard for the rights of Indian tribes have led to fierce opposition from environmental groups and tribal leaders.

Seems like I'm a little prouder to be a Democrat every day lately...and I was pretty damn proud in the first place.