So...lets say PB does zig left (anything less than his statement in the vein of Thomas and Scalia) with these court choices.
Who is our true champion in 2008?
Honestly, I don't know. Considering that the direction of the Supreme Court will likely be set in stone for a few decades by the end of Bush's 2nd term (2 resignations now, probably at least 1 or 2 more over the next 2 years), it might not matter.
I think the demoralization of the base that Karl Rove so masterfully energized and rolled out last year will be so great that ANY Republican candidate will have a severe disadvantage. The Bush family and the Clinton family - now such close friends - will be even closer, as Prez. Hildebeest would have Bush's SC reversal to thank for her election.