Yep. I think it's going to be hard for the Democrats to stop this pick, since Specter seems to be on board.
The Rats will make a lot of noise to appease their special interest supporters, but they'll fold as long as we're determined and fight it out. The reason for all the threats from the Democrats was to frighten our side out of nominating someone strong. They saw the landslide wins by conservatives on parental notification and gay "marriage" last year in a dozen very diverse states. They also saw Daschle lose in large part because of his filibustering tactics. They hoped to gain via intimidation what they couldn't gain at the ballot box or by fighting a public battle. Thus, the intimidating threats and demands that President Bush nominate a weak candidate. The President caved when he chose Miers, but he's more than made up for that major error with Alito.
The Rats have been bluffing all along. This time, the President called their bluff.
I heard over the weekend that Alito would be on board for Alilto and I figured it was wishful thinking until now.
Schumer is having a meltdown today which makes me extremely happy!