[arthurus]

I am not convinced that the Miers nomination was a misstep. It woke up the Right very nicely and got more support and attention for Alito than he otherwise would have had. The storm over her nomination may well have convinced the Crats that a conservative judge had actual majority support, not just acqueiscence.

fixed that. it's too early or late or something

[irishjuggler]

The storm over her nomination may well have convinced the Crats that a conservative judge had actual majority support, not just acqueiscence.

And perhaps more importantly, it may well have convinced the GOP Senators how important the SCOTUS is to the Republican base. Does any Republican Senator now fail to realize that there'll be hell to pay for selling us out on this issue?