[oceanview]

I can understand that republicans like snow, collins, chafee - who hold seats in otherwise Dem states, might need some "cover" on this vote. But what is McCain positioning himself for by helping to block these judges?

[BobL]

"I can understand that republicans like snow, collins, chafee - who hold seats in otherwise Dem states, might need some "cover" on this vote. But what is McCain positioning himself for by helping to block these judges?"

...and Warner, and Hagel, and Graham.

[Radix]

"But what is McCain positioning himself for by helping to block these judges?"

He wants to be seen as a "maverick."