Bush now may be forced to choose between an embarrassing withdrawal of the nomination or accepting a fissure among conservatives that could jeopardize the party's hold on power.
He's got a bigger problem than that; if he withdraws her, he's going to infuriate the people who are willing to give her a chance.
But, of course, this is just what the extremists wanted.
Highly unlikely.
Would you seriously be angry at the President if he withdraws her nomination?