[blowfish]

This matters not a whit. Ideology trumps all. If a mangy yellow dog were the SCOTUS nominee, I'd support it, if it would consistently vote with Scalia-Thomas.

Then thank the stars you aren't involved in the selection process. The supreme court is no place for toadies and benchwarmers.

[ajolympian2004]

Then thank the stars you aren't involved in the selection process. The supreme court is no place for toadies and benchwarmers.

Another point that Ann mentioned. There are only nine Supreme Court justice spots available and when a rare opportunity comes up to choose someone for that lifetime position you choose from the most qualified available nominees. That didn't happen in this case. Ann is exactly correct.

[OESY]

I tend to agree. So far I haven't seen the force of personality and intellect to persuade others on the bench with her arguments, but I shall withhold judgment until I've seen more. (For that matter, it would be nice if Bush could win an argument instead of begging for the press to believe him, IMHO.)