ANY Public disagreement among conservatives and/or Republicans no matter how polite and civil would be treated as fodder by the Democrats (which includes the MSM). That's the way it is. We shouldn't forgo disagreements for that reason.
Next to the War on Terror, the Supreme Court nominees are the most crucial issue for this administration. It is far more important to get these nominees RIGHT for the posterity of our nation, than to remain silent to withhold fodder from the Democrats NOW.
I suspect Presidents Reagan, Eisenhower, Bush 41 etc.. would have in retrospect welcomed their supporters intervening to prevent a legacy that involved atrocious Supreme Court Appointments. No, they wouldn't have enjoyed the public intervention at the time, but they would have appreciated the stronger legacy for it.
In the end intervening here HELPS President Bush in the long run. Condoning a bad/questionable pick for fear of short term fallout is shortsighted. It does NOT ultimately help the President, nor our country which is where our concern should be centered as well.
I refuse to stand by helplessly any longer to fear another "O'Connor" or "Souter". Enough is enough, the line is drawn. The Courts WILL be put in their place, and so will any politician that deviates, even if good intentioned, from a campaign promise. Republicans in Washington WILL listen to their base or lose election next year. If the choice is to tell us to "Shut Up" they WILL be defeated.