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This sounds like a guy who votes no:

Sen. Arlen Specter, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said several moderate Republicans and Democrats were trying to hammer out a compromise that might see some of Bush's disputed nominees confirmed.

"What this is really all about is saving face," the Pennsylvania Republican told CNN. "The institution of the Senate and the protection of minority rights is more important than the entire group [of nominees]."

So I get there with McCain, Chafee, Snowe, Warner (so says Hugh, anyway), and Hagel and Specter, provided they actually believe in upholding minority rights like they say they do and don't crave to Republican pressure.

Democrats should have the votes to stop the filibuster, then. We'll see if I got 'em right if it actually comes to a vote.