[dirtboy]

And since we control the Senate and White House,

When it comes to judicial nominees, the GOP does not control the Senate.

The Gang of 14 demonstrated that they control the acceptable ideological range of nominees.

And Bush had to operate within that constraint.

[NittanyLion]

When it comes to judicial nominees, the GOP does not control the Senate. The Gang of 14 demonstrated that they control the acceptable ideological range of nominees. And Bush had to operate within that constraint.

When push came to shove, it's my opinion the votes would be there for someone like JRB, Owens, et al.