[jamaksin]

Of course, much presupposition exists here on Dubya's selection of the SCOTUS nominee. First, is that all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote in the affirmative, and second that the GOP Senators will vote to affirm.

The last point is no "slam dunk."

[sinkspur]

First, is that all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote in the affirmative, and second that the GOP Senators will vote to affirm.

The last point is no "slam dunk."

Uh, I'd bet $100 that every GOP Senator will vote for Meirs.