“Senate showdown looms on filibusters; Vote on judges may set off constitutional crisis on Capitol Hill”: This article appears today in The San Francisco Chronicle.

The Los Angeles Times reports today that “Votes on Judgeships Move Senate Closer to Going ‘Nuclear.’”

The Chicago Tribune reports that “Filibuster fight boils in Senate; Parties intensify war of words on court nominees.”

The Washington Times reports that “Senate panel approves two judicial nominees.”

In The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Michael McGough has an article headlined “Follow your conscience, Specter says; Tells both parties to avoid ‘mutual assured destruction’ on judge votes.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that “Panel backs 2 for court, but nastier battle looms.”

The Dallas Morning News reports that “Texas judge reigniting Senate fight; Panel OKs Owen; GOP may alter rules if Dems use filibuster.”

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that “Senate faces battle over Bush’s court nominees.”

The San Antonio Express-News reports that “Senate showdown looms on judges.”

The San Jose Mercury News reports that “Round 2 on judge nominee begins; Vote launches new battle over California jurist.”

The Mobile Register reports that “Panel delays Pryor vote; no hint of compromise.”

The Tennessean reports that “Judicial battle tactic crucial to Frist presidential strategy; Filibuster change could boost or bust candidacy.”

The Raleigh News & Observer reports that “Senate near showdown on judges.”

The Arizona Republic reports that “Dem video casts McCain as ally.”

And The Associated Press reports that “GOP poll finds lack of public support.”