Engler told me the problem is so serious he thinks President Bush should consider filling all vacancies with recess appointments of judges who would serve two years without Senate confirmation and then step down. That will inevitably lead to the judgeships being part of the standard political appointments for every new president. Then watch out for the next FDR-type socialist or Clintonista-type klepocrat.
I agree. This falls under the column of "Be Careful What You Wish For."