I'm beginning to think that was the plan from the beginning. Think about it, GWB could have sent up any number of contreversial judges, but he sent Estrada first. This is working as a 'wedge issue' for the Pubbies. It may be energizing Libs on the left, but the RATs are starting to see their support among Hispanics (largest minority in the US now) erode. GWB only needs a few percent of the Hispanic vote to 'lock up' the electoral map next year.
I'm beginning to think a whole lot of planning went into sending this nomination up first.