[stop_fascism]

Sun Tzu said never fight a battle unless you're sure that you will win. The nuclear option was not used because the pubbies didn't have the votes. Suppose Bush nominates Luttig and enough GOP senators defect to defeat him, a real possibility, how is the cause of conservatism advanced?

What good did the Bork debacle do anyone? None. On the other hand, Thomas was viewed as a mediocre, affirmative action choice, and has proved to be one of the greatest justices.

[rbmillerjr]

If what you say is true...with a 55-45 lead...(it will never be any bigger)...

Basically you've settled for never having a majority conservative court.

So, why the interest in politics? Study French instead.

[Democratshavenobrains]

I didn't expect a hard line conservative to be nominated by Bush. But couldn't he have at least nominated a moderate who was more distinguished and didn't work with him?