I'm saying that if the WH is not willing to put up for review a known conservative jurist - just as a Dem WH does on their side w liberal jurists - then why vote for Reps in the Senate in the first place? I'm saying that, yes, your argument is tired, and reflects poorly on the WH and the Senate. Neither you or I know what would happen in terms of an actual vote on Luttig or McConnell or Alito, or Thompson or Jones, etc. It may be true that JRB would probably fail, but the others are open to being voted in, if given a chance. And if the players are not so tired to try.
ARe you kidding? Is it your opinion that clinton did not put up known liberals? ginsburg and breyer were WELL known activist liberals. And when Thomas was put up, he did not have the reputation he has now of a strong conservative. Your post really is not accurate.