That's a good start and reassuring, but Ann's point that Bush and Republicans don't need to (and shouldn't) pull any punches still stands. She lists all our political successes and demonstrates the clear contrast between what Shmuck Shumer thinks is mainstream and what the average American thinks is mainstream.
He shouldn't have nominated a question mark. There was no need to. He should have nominated a sure thing. Roberts is not a sure thing.
Here is my point....no one pulled any punches. Roberts isn't a question mark. In fact, his conservative credentials are as solid as they come.
Roberts is a sure thing. He is another Scalia.