Paul Loeb wrote earlier this month to encourage a filibuster of Alito: Extraordinary Circumstances Indeed.
The Daily Kos posted Kerry's declaration of support. The Washington Monthly is less sure but thinks it is at least worth the effort. CNN (!) recounts the build-up to today's "showdown".
The magic number for the Democrats/those opposed to Alito is 41.
Not even close. Waited WAY too long to decide to do it. A token gesture.