Additionally, Frist is running for President in 2008. He has to keep Specter in line, or his presidential ambitions will be in tatters, and quickly. The base won't stand for any nonsense from Frist or Specter.
For these and other reasons, I think we're gonna be fine with confirmation of Bush's nominees.
I agree, Frist will do what it takes now to keep the new Judiciary Chair in line, no matter who it is. Did you see Frist get all full of energy and spunk when the Republicans won those additional seats? He looked like he was going to explode with enthusiasm. Frist is a good person, he has promise.