Two things:
1. Even if it went down as you outline, it would STILL be a good thing to do, because it would TOTALLY defame the DNC, AND completely derail this renegade Administration's anti-American agenda; Czars and all. If Obama goes down, his appointments go down, Sotomayor goes down, his Executive Orders go down...the entire Tower of Babel comes crashing to the ground. Biden, or Pelosi, or D-Whoever is NOT going to be able to carry on without breaking stride in the wake of that kind of political takedown. Such a takedown would likely trigger a sea change in voter registrations, put a lock on the 2010 Election cycle for Conservative candidates, and possibly ice the 2012 Presidential Election for the GOP, as well. This COULD -- and I emphasize COULD -- result in a monumental political swing to the right in every voting bloc, with the posible exception of the 10-15% who are out-and-out, unhinged looney-tunes leftists.
2. If this thing goes down, Pelosi's complicity in the affair will put a decisive end to her own eligibility to occupy the VP slot.
“Sotomayor goes down, his Executive Orders go down”
It seems clear to me that “his” excutive orders would become invalid. However, I’m not sure about the Judge. She was approved by the Senate.
You make a good point. Thank you.