"Plus, the Senators job was to have the hearings, first in the Judiciary Committee.....they could have listened and voted her down..."
I do not believe that "hearings" are constitutionally required. What occurred here was "advice and consent"--albeit informal.
Yes...after hearing that Frist visited with Bush about this last night...I agree with you.
BTW...judges just keep making decisions....
I just saw a blurb on C-span that says a "FEDERAL" appeals court has ruled that Georgia CANNOT require picture ID for voters...