That's the problem, we have to pre-judge to some extent. Once she is in (if it turns out we have a Souter) it is too late. A younger person with a paper trail would have been my preference.
"we have to pre-judge to some extent"
Sure we do....but GWB didn't chose her in a vaccuum! I tend to give him some credit for putting some thought into this choice. Why? Because he has a track record of choosing well. This is an important matter....a lifetime appointment.....is it OK if we gather the facts about her, look at them with some perspective and then decide?