Sure, but by the same token, he deserves credit for sending Alito. Its not like Alito was automatically next in line in seniority to her. It took Bush to nominate him. Bush rocks on Alito and Roberts. Heck of a job, Jorge!!
Both Alito and Roberts were suggested by the GOP Senate.
After the Harriet Miers debacle, Bush acquiesced to what the GOP Senate suggested.