Reply #75: you've got that absolutely right...

[DemBeans]

The GOP used this case in an effort to push through their wingnut, far out of the mainstream judicial nominees.

I think, though, that's it's going to backfire on them. The collective public as a whole seems relieved that there was some sanity in this entire process, and that was the inherent checks and balances brought about by judicial review. The public was clearly repulsed by the frenzied zeal that took place outside of that hospice, and the hostility of these former 'rule of law' hypocrites towards the courts. I think this whole ridiculous passion play has hurt their cause, not helped it.