Today was a great victory but we still need one more conservative on the court to make it a 5-4 majority.
Specter did make a comment I found myself in agreement with.
He stated the positive in having a more "conservative", I hate using that term because we aren't speaking of political conservatism which is suited to elective branches, Justice was that it would probably lead to more unanimous narrowly defined 9-0 Decisions. I think that could be true if we look at the 9-0 narrow decisions sent back to the Appellate courts recently. Though part of that has to do with showing deference to the new Justice anticipating changes. And he stated it would be better for the nation to have a unanimous court. I also agree on that, and would prefer this to be the case.
The main goal of conservatives has been to eliminate the courts as a tool for legislation. IMO, once we get a 5-4 Majority, preferably 6-3 since it'll still be too close for them to give up hope, we'll see a return to limited court decisions with near unity as the Court will be removed from their influence. This will revert major change back to the legislatures where the people can vote them in and out at will.