I'm a bit late to the party (and no, pings wouldn't have helped), but it sure looks like this one came out of deep right field. Heard Chuck Grassley on ABC Radio on my way home, and he pointed out that Roberts went through committee with only 4 died-hards voting against him and the full Senate on a voice vote.
Going to be difficult to vote no on someone you recently voted overwhelming to approve.
I'm back now; we lost power for two hours. I was dreading a hot steamy night with NO air conditioning.
Big time lightning. Major.