[colorado tanker]

Bush has been appointing conservative judges when he does not have a majority in the Senate. Why do you think he would change and nominate liberals when he would have the majority in his favor??

[Satadru]

Because it would be politically beneficial for him then. Everyone knew Souter was a liberal, but it didn't stop Bush the Sr from nominating him because it gave him some political leverage. Bush is now sending conservatives but not sticking up for them because he does NOT want to see them sitting on the bench and overturning his liberal policies.