I don't blame the WH for trying to assauge the base. I do blame Bauer and Dobson for blabbing. They should have expressed their support, and that's it.
One of the big differences with the Feinstein thing was that she was BSing in order to poison the waters. She later voted against Roberts.
Of course, that might be what Dobson's doing as well, but I doubt it.
I don't either, but I sure with they were more effective at it.
Where is the promotion of this nominee? Is the WH going to sit and take all the crap slung at this nomination? Where is the defense? What is the defense?
What do you mean you blame Bauer for "blabbing"? He wasn't given any assurances by anybody. And he doesn't even support the nominee!