I don't think he knew.
I don't think he knew.
Ummmm. A bit irresponsible there, if he didn't have something to hang his hat on. He knows the difference between personal and judicial philosophy. He knew she was a blank slate on the latter, and he knew he promised a nominee who was a strict constructionist - benchmark = Thomas or Scalia.
He didn't want a fight with the moderates and the DEMs, and collaborated with Senate leadership to circumscribe his menu of picks.
Or not?