I hope so. One thing I'm nervous about (other than the possibility of him caving) is that he'll nominate someone whose chief qualification will be that the Dems don't like him, but on whom there will still be little publicly available information. The name that comes to my mind the most in such a scenario is Miguel Estrada. The Dems can't stand him, but mostly for reasons that have little to do with his views of the Constitution. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's mostly because he's so tightly connected with the administration, and doesn't want to make information available to them regarding his work with the administration.
What I can see happening is Bush nominating him, and the Dems filibustering, and doing it in the most childish manner, as per their standard procedure. Then, conservatives will be so incensed by their behavior that they'll want to do anything (like push the nuclear button) to get him confirmed, just as a way of sticking it to the Dems. But constitutional principle would just wind up being an afterthought.
If we're going to have a fight with the Dems (and I do want one), it needs to be over something important, not over some stupid partisan B.S. It needs to be over the Dems' whole hypocritical approach to the Constitution. That's why Janice Rogers Brown would be the perfect choice.
Well... very exciting the whole situation, isn't it? :). As to caving? - can he really be that dumb? :) - Let's hope not. As to Muigel Strada?... hmmm... who knows!... there is not question, for whatever reason, he wants to a Hispanic on the court, ant this guy would fit the bill. Janice Brown?... what a temptation, woman, conservative, went trough the grinder already and black! but, the Rats would absolutely take her as "dare," and I keep thinking that Bush will do whatever he can to avoid a super-big fight (nuclear option) that she would cause. I am beginning to feel he would go with someone like Samuel Alito, as I understand it he has the credentials, but he is not so radio-active as Brown for instance....
Well, it's all an enigma at this point! :) but again, he/she could be a surprise... but I believe he is going to impress us conservatives. I do hope so, and why not?... He doesn't strike me as the kind who wants to hurt himsefl ala suicide-bomber. How lucky he is to have a second chance! Can't wait to find out :) - Take care