[decal]

I think you've hit on why I'm bemused by all the vitriol.

I don't remember anyone calling the President out on his choices for the lower courts - why would he suddenly lose his touch when it comes to The Supremes?

[jwalsh07]

You're a smart guy/gal. :-} It makes no sense. Bush knew he was gonna get a load of crap from the right. He did it anyway. He wants erudite originalists on the appellate courts and country bumpkin liberals on SCOTUS? I ain't buying it.