That's the kiss of death.
I was pleased with how Specter ran the hearings (putting the RATS in their place) but have been disappointed by his TV appearances.... not the abortion stuff but his hesitancy to publicly affirm the President's good selections.
RINO's supporting W - that must mean that the agreement is in that the next nominee will be fillibustered.
Specter Support = Roberts is neither a conservative nor an originalist.
However, I'll withhold judgment for now. Lets wait until we have some history, say in a year or two. By then, we will know one way or the other.
Don't ask me if I'm optimistic...
People get a damn grip Roberts is going to be fine....he is no Souter.