Wrong, the most qualified candidate is the candidate the POTUS decides can be most depended upon to adhere to his judicial philosophy in the nominating process.
In the confirmation process, the most qualified candidate is the conservative candidate who can get 50 votes.
"Wrong, the most qualified candidate is the candidate the POTUS decides can be most depended upon to adhere to his judicial philosophy in the nominating process."
Well then, using that "standard", Bush should have chosen me.
Plus, I mowed his yard back in Austin.