It really is mass online hysteria.
I don't want a Souter as much as the next person, but we have to have some rational discussion here.
If she is nominated, I am sure Bush will not screw up like his father. She is a Fed Society member. I am sure they talked about her philosophy etc. to ensure she would vote with us as much as you can ensure.
IMO, a point that isn't raised is how socially inclined a Justice may be. It seems the more they enjoy interacting with the society set in Washington, the more they seek to please them in court rulings. Whomever it is, it should be someone comfortable with who they are and what they believe that doesn't seek to please the papers.
And, I agree.
She may be ideal or not ideal. I don't know. She wasn't on the probable list of candidates I examined, though I am aware her name has been in the running. We'll know soon enough. But emotional reaction should be based on facts, and precious few know her record on FR.
This is similiar to the Gonzales hysteria.