Not true. There was no point in the Pubs forcing the issue when they knew the 7 RINOS wouldn't show up for them. Those RINOS were led by McShame who's only goal was to usurp power from Frist and belittle Bush.
No point? No point in making a stand on something as important as judicial nominations. Nice strategy you have. Give up without a fight.
The problem is, there is no way the 7 RINOS were going to follow Bush or the Senate leadership. That is because neither Bush nor the Republican Senate leadership showed any leadership on this issue. If you don't lead, noone can follow. What did you want the 7 RINOS to do, mill about aimlessly as Bush and the Republican "leadership" have done on this issue.
Sorry, you are all wrong on this.