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Breaux breaks rank, will back Estrada; Democrats gauge odds of filibuster against nominee.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 06-FEB-03 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Breaux breaks rank, will back Estrada; Democrats gauge odds of filibuster against nominee.(NATION)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Amy Fagan, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Louisiana Sen. John B. Breaux yesterday told fellow Democrats he supports the nomination of Miguel Estrada to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and opposes any attempt to filibuster President Bush's nominee, as Democrats yesterday debated how to proceed.

"He's qualified, I'm going to vote for him and I'm opposed to a filibuster," said Mr. Breaux, after he told his colleagues that during a Democratic caucus meeting.

Mr. Breaux said there were some Democrats with him, and that others were uncertain of the need for a filibuster.

Sen. Ben Nelson - a Nebraska Democrat who was set...

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