The basic credibility of this government is really up for grabs and open for question without the Democrats doing anything but pointing a finger.

In the absence of specifics that would throw his nomination into doubt, Democrats will be loath to want to be as combative and confrontational as they might otherwise be.

The institution would have been crippled. It would have been without credibility.

It is shameful and incredible that the government isn't managing to overcome this stalemate, which is increasingly damaging Italy's credibility.

Good grief, Chiles? Miller? Romer? These guys had tremendous experience and credibility, and it will be several years before Democrats develop guys who carry that kind of water,

For a government to maintain any credibility, it has to have the ability to pay people's salaries, turn on the lights, be able to have desks, telephones ... etc.