Rove didn't seem to have a problem with Specter this AM on Fox... I do. I think Bush is afraid that Specter will mobilize all the moderates against him if they block him... but some measure of control has to be excercised over Specter.
Rove said Specter promised that every appellate nominee who gets out of committee will get a vote on the floor... no filibusters. But there's plenty of room to block them before they get to the floor... and to filibuster Supreme Court appointments.
Almost a non-statement there. Specter can therefore block nominees in comittee and still adhere to the terms specified above.