[atlanta67]

youre missing the strategery.

IF he names one now, the liberals will have 2 months to dig up dirt and turn the public against the nominee

[bill1952]

Well, thats true, and I totally agree, but it was unnecessary for this statement to come from the GOP, when it simply fans the speculative fire.

We are not simple minded peons who will stifle our concerns because some party hacks demand it.

[Seattle Conservative]

I agree. The other thing I'd like to toss out for consideration is that Gonzales is Bush's pick as AG, if conservatives keep talking down about him, how will his staff, the country and the rest of the world look at him - it may not allow him to be as effective in his job.

The other 'strategery' might be that the more the conservatives talk about all of the other candidates, the more ideas and dirt the Dims will be able to dig up and quote and dish out to them, should one be appointed. Therefore, as the Prez and his staff do so often, 'mum' is the word until he throws out his surprise (which he seems to be good at - I think he rather enjoys keeping the MSM and Dims caught off guard).