How many times must people misunderestimate W. The Dems have been snookered. Comity became comedy in less then 48 hours. Call it a Bolten of Lightening if you will but the DEMS are in trouble and don't seem to understand they are sitting in the back seat and W is driving.
I appreciate and share your perspective. Maybe in another month we'll be proven wrong, but at this point, I can't believe that Geo. W. Bush was blindsided by this deal, or that it ultimately works against him.
You are right.
The media trumped this up. Big Time.
First vote out of the gate unrelated to judges is Bolton.
An appearance that they not only lied, but will fillibuster non-judicial nominees, as well.
And then we have three whole days and a long Senate vacation to discuss it.
Finally, a voice of reason amongst some of the most idiotic speculation and conspiracy charges ever. Some of these guys sound like John Birch Society nutcases! Remember when Bush was silent during the Democratic primaries in '04? Everyone kept urging him to play his cards. He didn't until the time was right. He'll get his judges and probably increase his Senate Majority in '06.