Best face we can put on it at this point. He's not shown great response in the past to pressure from conservatives, why would he start *after* he's elected President? Especially considering his age, which might make him a one termer.
Might, is something to hang on to :) what have we got to lose. It may just be that the unholy gang of 14 might help him get a John Roberts type through?
If someone had told us a few years ago that the Dems would allow Alito and Roberts on the court??? Not sure I would have believed it.