[SpringheelJack]

Bush got more of the black vote in the last two elections than any other Republican in history.

I say that's false. Got anything to back you up?

[Republic of Texas]

As for my statement, in 2000 Bush got about 7-8% of the black vote (working from memory here), and in 2004 6-7%. Not much, but better than previous Republicans.

The point I was after though, is that picking a solid, known Conservative would have driven the dems nuts. And their crazy rants during these hearings would have benefitted Republicans. All Bush had to do was give them the rope. Even if they vote down the first nominee, send a MORE Conservative nominee the next time. Republicans win all the way around. Jeez, where's Joshua Chaimberlain when you need him?