I don't believe for one minute that Reid, Schumer, and the rest of the die-hard libs "support" or recommend her for SCOTUS. They are practicing smart politics. They know they have no ammunition to use against her - they would really look more stupid than usual to argue against someone with no true public positions. So they did the next best thing -- make it look like she is their choice - get the Republicans fighting against each other. When your enemy is destroying themselves, just sit back and watch - don't even fire a shot!!
The proof of this nomination will be a year away when her decisions come down...Sure, you can point to Souter as a poor example of a Republican appointment gone wrong - but GW is more clever than GH. GH thought he could appease the Dems...work with them..."read my lips" - then give in to them....GW WON'T - no matter what some conservatives are thinking now. He knows this candidate - has worked closely with her 10 years - knows how she thinks!!
GH didn't know how to spell Souter (did Qualye?) before he nominated him as a pay-back to Sununu. That is how we got stuck with that Turkey!
This could be a brilliant nomination, if only the Reps wouldn't shoot themselves in the mouth over it !!
And suppose for a moment it isn't - and she is another SDO...well that is pathetic for sure, but what good does it do the Reps heading into 2006 and 2008 to have this division? It only helps the Dems...
So, Buck Up, settle down - get her on the court - trust GW folks, he's the best we have .. and be glad this was his nomination to make and not Kerry's - or Clinton's after 2008, because this infighting will surely help her waltz into the WH and for sure we don't need another Ginsberg!
It's not really that big a deal. Even Scalia isn't THAT good at the end of the day. See his recent commerce clause rulings. Gives me something to do, but they are all mostly full of crap.
Your advice is absurd. It is our duty as conservatives and Republicans to point out how unqualified this lady is. The powers that be need to know that they are accountable to the ones that put them there. There will plenty of time for the party to heal.