The Federal Elections Commission now has a quorum, after the Senate approved by voice vote yesterday the nominations of 5 new commissioners, three Republicans and two Democrats. Hans von Spakovsky had previously withdrawn his nomination, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he was withholding a vote until Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold had a chance to speak with each nominee.

Now perhaps things can move forward on resolving John McCain's self-financing status for the primaries.