[processing please hold]

Regardless of how "hard" it was for you, you weren't willing to let the PROCESS work.

I don't think some of them realize that the PROCESS, has been thrown out the window. She deserved her hearing then an up or down vote. She deserved that much.

[1Old Pro]

Yes, I agree that she deserved a hearing. However, she won't be the first or last nominee for anything that withdraws. It's now time to regroup and move on.

[GOPJ]

I don't think some of them realize that the PROCESS, has been thrown out the window.

Part of the "process" is the right to withdraw a name from consideration. President Bush didn't want to hand over White House files to back up this nomination. That was his right - and a legitimate part of the process.

[Cboldt]

I don't think some of them realize that the PROCESS, has been thrown out the window.

Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2004
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31171.pdf