[TonyInOhio]

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?

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.

[joesbucks]

But Tony, this supposedly played into Bush's hand. Why the early on hand wringing?