My problem with the whole "opposition" thing was that the woman never even got to hearings. What could be found out about her was fragmentary at best, and generally several years old; she certainly deserved a chance to have her say in hearings. Then I would have been opposed or in favor, but on an informed basis.
I don't like this scenario where a wolf pack can begin baying - and the baying is taken up almost responsively after a senior wolf such as Ann Coulter or Bill Kristol sounds off - and the President is forced to change a decision without even having a chance to have it subjected to the usual procedure.
I agree with your comments.