[TSchmereL]

I think you are on to something. If McCain has not already signed on with Alito, I think he will see that he must after the "Conservative Crackdown."

I think that Alito's confirmation will be slightly more difficult than John Roberts', but in the wide view, so relatively easy that everyone will wonder why Bush ever thought it was necessary to nominate a stealth candidate.

[SpringheelJack]

I wouldn't worry about McCain. He's running for President and needs to make cake with the base. He'll vote for Alito.