Exactly where I am, but I was kinda pulling for Miguel Estrada, as well. From what I've seen Estrada is as articulate as Roberts and has the resume to please any conservative. And his personal tragedy during the grotesque Democrat fillibuster would have been an "in your face" moment that the dims couldn't walk away from, given the coverage a SCOTUS debate will have.
It's kind of like my hopes when daddy Bush said "watch this space" when talking about his VP choice at his 88 convention. My dream was Jean Kirkpatrick. I would have dearly loved to watch NOW implode over that one!
I want to hear the nominee. Not Bill Kristol or Pat Buchannen or even folks I like. I want to here her. I think I'll be able to make up my mind then. I did with Roberts and I'm VERY happy with him at this point.
Maybe GW has inside info that Ginzburg or Stevens is not long for the bench and he has more nominations to go? We can always hope.
Remember Bunker Hill. Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.
I think that by the end of the confirmation process, we will see the Dems filibuster, and the Repubs invoke the nuclear option anyway.
There is no way Dems can not oppose her. Especially if she indeed is "born again". With no paper trail, they only have bigotry and smear tactics to fight her with.
I really believe the majority of Americans are sick of Christian bashing, and this fight will be a real eye opener. I hope that she is well spoken. As White House counsel, I have no concerns that she is less than well qualified.
I do believe that at least one more Justice will retire or die. GW is going to leave his mark on this court for years to come.