[Zack Nguyen]

To push a nomination through a Democratic Senate, Bush may choose a U.S. Senator, a suggestion once recommended by incoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Ont he short list: Mike DeWine (R-OH), Mel Martinez (R-FL), Mike Crapo (R-ID) or Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

If Bush thinks that sending "one of their own" through Senate confirmation will make it any easier, he's wrong. It will be a battle royale for the ages, unless Bush sends a pro-abortion nominee through. I do not expect him to do that.

[California Patriot]

I tend to agree that if Bush appoints ANY solid conservative, even a senator, the nomination won't be confirmed by this Senate. The one possible exception would be an appointment that would shift a seat from R to D, but even then, I don't think it would happen. My guess is that in the unlikely event of a SCOTUS vacancy, Bush will appoint a moderate, whether a senator or a judge.