[votelife]

the reason why it matters now has to do with Senate recruitment. If the GOP sees the base is inflamed over this issue, then they will use that issue more in the next election. If they see we don't care, then...

But, you are right in that it all comes down to Bush.

[Political Junkie Too]

But, you are right in that it all comes down to Bush.

Exactly. He's the one with the appointment power. He's the one appointing the judges. He's the one the Democrats are targeting with their demands to be consulted, to provide lists prior to appointing, etc.

It will be a case of "Use it or lose it."

-PJ