[dirtboy]

The very fact that BUSH did NOT expect this backlash shows he is out of touch with the conservative base and is more concerned with Reid and Schumer

The base does not confirm a nominee. He ran her past the Gang of 14 and they find her acceptable. Which means the filibuster is off the table if that holds.

[uncbob]

The base does not confirm a nominee. He ran her past the Gang of 14 and they find her acceptable. Which means the filibuster is off the table if that holds.

So you are saying Bush expected this backlash and didn't care ?

[nerdgirl]

Could be, he ran her by the "gang of 14" before they began receiving hundreds of emails/letters/phone calls an hour from their constituents pleading with them (demanding?) that they withdraw support for this nominee.

I wonder how many senators have voiced vocal support since this whole thing has broken? How many of the gang of 14?

If anybody has a quick list for us that'd be great.