[Carry_Okie]

I think the two biggest problems for conservative appointments are named Hatch and Specter.

I can't say I disagree with you. This campaign has to be run from the White House. Therefore, I am not hopeful. Bush's history of backing up his nominees sucks, bigtime.

[Bernard Marx]

Bush's history of backing up his nominees sucks, bigtime.

Again we agree. For me this is his ultimate test. If he goes squishy on this one I'm afraid I'll turn into a political spectator instead of participant (i.e. voting, contributing). This is the last inning of the last game of the World Series and it's no time for phony bipartisan "comity."