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The public says no, to changing the Senate rules, rather than ending the filibuster of judicial nominees according to a recent poll. Today's Washington Post contains results from a result poll in which, by a ratio of 2-1, the public feels Senate rules should not be changed re: filibustering of judicial nominees.

[B]y a 2 to 1 ratio, the public rejected easing Senate rules in a way that would make it harder for Democratic senators to prevent final action on Bush's nominees. Even many Republicans were reluctant to abandon current Senate confirmation procedures: Nearly half opposed any rule changes, joining eight in 10 Democrats and seven in 10 political independents, the poll found.

Additionally, the article contains more bad numbers for the President and the GOP.