Really? He didn't nominate Alberto to the Texas Supreme Court? A highway in Texas wasn't named after abortionist John B. Coleman with Bush's authorization?
It's absolutely moronic to place one's trust in a politician rather than fighting for what one believes in.
It was totally illogical for anyone to imagine, let alone go crazy over, the president nominating Gonzales to replace O'Connor! He had, not five months ago, gotten Gonzales into his present post, after a crushing Senatorial bashing.
Now, WHY, would he set him up for yet another bruising and have to find someone to replace him, with yet another confirmation battle? DOES ANY OF THAT MAKES SENSE, AND IF SO, WHY ?