He did alright picking Cheney didn't he? And how do you know he's abandoning the battle? He's spent ten years learning this woman's character and values. She'll be fine. If not, look me up in two years and I owe you a beer.
I think a nomination to a lifetime, unaccountable position deserves a little more qualification than the "President likes her". Might be enough for a position in the Administration, but not for a body capable of abrogating even more of our rights than have been done already. I'd think a little evidence that she meets the criteria that were used during the campaign and for endless fundraising appeals. But then, I'm probably out of step. I have this funny characteristic of people living up to what they promise. Naive, isn't it?