[Aquinasfan]

And the ideal appointee would be able to defend the Constitution in front of the Senate and educate the public, unlike a Roberts, who simply used his education to sidestep the questions. Sure, the Senate is a bunch of buffoons. But ignoring them isn't the same thing as exposing them. That can only come when an educator has the floor.

I wish Bush had sent up Keyes first. Keyes would have wiped the floor with them. They would reject Alan, but not before exposing themselves. Then Bush could have proposed a more "moderate" candidate.

To change the culture you have to change public opinion, and that comes about through education.

[Tulsa Ramjet]

I wish Bush had sent up Keyes first.

LOL, THAT would have been hilarious and a more useful use of everyone's time over the past few weeks. Oh man, Keyes would have destroyed them!, moderates included! That would have been worth the failed nomination! Oh man,...you tease me!