Kennedy is turning into a reliable leftist vote.
If Alito is confirmed, it will still be 5-4 in favor of the leftists, as SCOTUS's last decision made clear.
So, we still need to appoint one more justice before Bush's term runs out. Let's hope that Ginsberg or another leftist judge steps down before the time runs out.
Of course, if another reasonably conservative Republican is elected in 2008, then that should do it. But I'm not counting on it. We don't yet know who will replace Bush as leader of the Republican party.
i like george allen on most issues-remember, you will hardly ever get a nominee you agree with 100% of the time. ie. my problem with bush is border related