Certainly there are a number of ways to look at this, hard to really know which scenario discussed here would turn out best, albeit it doesn't matter much since GWB made his choice.
The main thing that stick in my mind is that we knew what we had with Scalia or Thomas, but then again I think GWB knew the Blamers were going to fight tooth and nail on their nomination for CJ, an outsider avoids any passed over feelings, and so since it looked like Roberts would get by without too much BS, maybe the President did the Country a favor. Guess we just have to hope that Roberts is the real deal..and have faith in GWB.
stick = sticks
(Seabiscuit needs a rest too)