Well, that's not a throwaway, but keep two things in mind:
a. By endorsing Zell, you endorse liberal "strategic" thinking about the Court. Lots of them wanted Clinton to nominate Mario Cuomo to the High Court because he could politick and logroll and steal votes.
b. He's still a Democrat and would "come home" on some issues in ways bound to displease you.
I suppose you're right. Arnold Schwartzenegger made a pretty good sounding speech at the convention, too. As it turns out... That was all pure unadulterated BS, too!!! (I like your tagline)(grin)