Bill Frist has continued to try to gain support through means that most Democrats and some Republicans find tasteless. The latest is his involvement in the debate on crippling the Senate filibuster. Frist has been a force behind this anti-filibuster movement that seeks to remove one of the last few weapons that Democrats have in rejected court appointees.

Such notable Republicans as Bob Dole and John McCain have openly opposed this idea. Bob Dole was subtle in advising the younger Frist that “this will not always be a Republican Senate” - suggesting that the future GOP may desire the filibuster.

McCain was less subtle. He spoke on Hardball about his views on the appropriate measures to take regarding judicial appointees:

…why is it that after 200 years we cannot settle the issue of judges? Well, it’s a symptom of the problems we have with the bitter partisanship here in Washington.