I gave some thought about timing and with the war and all there Estrada is a back seat issue. The best timing will be after the Iraq war. It ought to be winding down significantly around July-August. This is a very slow news time and there aren't any prime time shows to bump.
Ad to the mix that Bush's ratings will be at all time high and this looks like an ideal time. In the meantime it would be great if the R's look somewhat patient and out the cloture votes out a couple of more times leading into a final showdown in the summer.
Are you saying all the things that Bush wants needs to take a back seat until summer or fall? That is what is happening with this you know.