[Rumierules]

Other than providing DEMS with more time to try to dig up bad stuff on Alito, is this delay a big deal?

[dinoparty]

I think its a big deal because it turns the process into a drawn-out political campaign. I bet the MSM starts tracking polls, etc. Pathetic.

[conservative physics]

yes the delay is a big deal because the Supreme Court hears an abortion case in late November. And we need another conservative on the court by then to make sure things go our way.

[StarFan]

Other than providing DEMS with more time to try to dig up bad stuff on Alito, is this delay a big deal?

It is to O'Connor and to our President who asked for a speedy process. It's the minority's party way of thumbing their nose at GWB with the aid of Specter.