Why does everyone think that waiting to confirm Roberts before nominating a new CJ is a good idea? The Dems don't control squat. They can only make one fight. Excessive patisanship now with the NO Katrina relief will look even more petty and shrill.
Bush should nominate a replacement in due course. The Dems won't be able to dominate the news cycle with their drivel. Their fight will collapse. By elevating an existing Justice to CJ would permut three fights, none of which would be strong enough to be a serious threat.
Further, there is a common thought expressed here that another SC nomination will somehow overtax Bush. That's such crap. There's plenty of time in the day to address all that's going on. In fact. it may actually be better, because it keeps him focussed on important things rather than the minor stuff that dominated the Clinton presidency.
The media can only handle one fight at a time. With all that's going on, they won't be able to chisel away at the edges. Look for Bush's approval ratings to go up.
Psy-ops?? Without knowing who the President will nominate for the next seat the LL (lefty loons) may not withstand the strain. You and I know the demonRATS don't control squat, unfortunately, they nor the HBM (has been media) understands the "lost election" concept.
there is a common thought expressed here that another SC nomination will somehow overtax Bush.
I don't see it as thinking PRESIDENT Bush will be overtaxed, as much as how many major events he has had to deal with during his first 4 1/2 years. I believe the President is capable of handling anything that comes along. That ability in no way negates the stress that he must feel with the monumental tasks he has had to face. Overstressed, if you will.
I must say, I do see some merit in your "triangulation" theory. Don the hazmat suits and watch the Rats explode fighting 3 SC nominations, trying to appear that they care about thousands of our citizens losing their lives while trying to impeach (LOL) the President for it when everyone knows the fault lies with a Rat controlled State government. Did I mention the Able Danger investigations, the 9-11 Omissiongate...there's more, but it is 4 AM here. G'night.