Whether it is Judge Brown or some other woman judge, I feel strongly that this time the President will not make any effort to avoid a fight, but will put up a hard-wired judicial conservative.
Interesting take but I have a different view. I think the President will take the pragmatic approach and nominate someone that will be supported by at least enough of a mix from both sides of the aisle that confirmation will be secured without a knock down fight.
JMO and obviously yours differs.
I tend to agree with your assessment. I actually think Bush will reach out across the aisle and try to accommodate the likes of Harry Reid with a nominee Reid will like even more than Miers. I hope this isn't the case, but I see no particular reason for optimism.