This is a definite slam to the conservatives out there who have questioned her nomination.
I think the Bushes are shocked and upset that they're not as worshipped as they thought.
Approval ratings don't matter, but I wonder how low we go. Bush is at 37% right now, I think. These charges of sexism and elitism directed at base voters an movement figures, can only depress support further. I think Nixon's lowest point was 23-24%. We may beat it yet.
Oh....they have enough worshippers on FR. These people will support Pres. Bush even if he nominates Barney to the Supreme Court. Their reasoning will likely be that the people who oppose Barney are elitist anti-canines.