The last tool to effectuate their agenda can be snatched from the Democrats, if the right person is chosen. I had rather risk loosing a few congressional seats to get originalist supreme court justices who will refuse to legislate from the bench. The dems will be relegated to the asheap of history for 50 years if President Bush picks the right person. Think of it. And if Stevens should be called home at his age a 6/3 split could pad the intention of the consitution. Where would the dems go to implement their insanity.
Perhaps Cheney was referring to another enemy when he referred to them as in the "last throes". He was speaking of the dems. But seriously, this could be a day of joy for reasonable people or we could be a profoundly dissappointed should a milquetoast be nominated. Bush seems to be willing to be bold in his actions and pronouncements. I hope he will, I think he will do the right thing.