Democraps are too effing smart.
Had the fought this one, the 'nuclear option' would have been used, and they would not have any say left from that point onwards.
No I am not worried about Democraps using 'nuclear-option' on Republicans, because when Democraps in power, they always get what they want with out any trouble.
The SCOTUS vote today on Oregon's "right to die" was an eye-opener. Even after Alito is confirmed and takes O'Connor's place, there will still be a 5-4 liberal majority on the court.
So, we badly need another conservative on the court. That means it's important to hold the senate this fall, and it's important to let Bush know how important it is not to compromise if another opening appears during his remaining time in office.
Bush is still President for a couple more years.
He is probably going to get a chance to nominate one more justice.....and its going to be from the so called "swing" or liberal wing of the court.
When that happens, watch holy hell break loose, and we will have to go nuclear.
If its happens after 2006 congressional elections and we still have the votes to nuke, there won't be any consequence anyway, if its before that......it'll be a long and nasty year.
Points 9 and 10 are the two most relevant ones, I think. If a candidate is articulate and can logically explain his originalist philosophy, a track record is not a liability.