And, with 55 Republicans in the Senate, there are no more excuses left for Bush and the Republicans not keeping their promise to appoint Scalia-like originalists. If they don't keep their promise this time, I can only imagine a loss of millions of voters.
Do the Republicans (minus hardcore RINOs) + DINOs = 60?
Good Oliver – We’re getting the best of all worlds … a solid conservative who presents a likable, non-threatening image. Bush is no fool. He has no doubt run this pick by key pro-lifers and gotten the go ahead. Her confirmation is practically a done deal, which means Bush can save the fireworks for replacing Rehnquist and/or Stevens.
Bad Oliver – The fact that we’re even having to discuss whether she is conservative enough means she is the wrong person. This is O’Connor all over again … “She’ll be fine, Reagan wouldn’t have picked her if she wasn’t conservative, etc., etc.” She was highly recommended for the Appeals Court by Breaux and Landrieu for crying out loud.
How about Garza, please?