So why were the friendly voices in talk radio, the frinedly writers in the press and all the other conservative pundits so upset when in fact this seems to play into the Presidents hand? I remember hearing the interview between Sean and Frist and Sean bellyaching about how Frist lost power and how this hurt the process.
Becuase the Democrats, undoubtedly, will renege on the deal, blocking or filibustering nominees based on "extraordinary circumstances". They are trusting that McCain, DeWine, and Graham lack the intestinal fortitude to vote for the Constitutional Option.
Their trust is well-founded.
Good question. But I do like how Bush maneuvers around every new situation presented to him. He's making those 7 Pubs look like the fools we all know them to be for their grandstanding antics. I truly hope he does this.