Ole Arlen already has stated he will not support for elevation any of the judges that were filibustered but eventually confirmed as part of the "Gang of 14" deal. So right off the bat, that means he won't support Brown, and the best you get is a vote out of committee with no recommendation.
That alone makes Ann's point laughable. If she'd have suggested Edith Jones, Michael Luttig, or someone who did not fall into that category, she'd have a better point. But picking someone whom you know will not get support instead is just plain dumb.
Tell me again why President Bush took the unusual step of supporting him in the 2004 Pennsylvania Primary?