Peter, I dunno. I don’t think Hugh makes a compelling case. You can tell me Bush usually hasn’t let me down on the big things (I say usually because there is that immigration thing), so trust him. That’s basically the Cheney/Rove/etc. line, I gather. Fine. It doesn’t give me much to work with though. (I say “me” as representative of those who are inclined to support the president when there is good reason to. And who really actually looked forward to a slam-dunk nominee and a righteous fight. )

Cheney/Rove–and even Sekulow–are team players. We have the luxury/curse of distance. We can’t be quite as trusting without some verification.

I guess that’s where the hearings will come in. A learning experience for everyone this time. I had the benefit of knowing a little bit about Roberts already–all good. Enough to give me comfort and let be be enthused.

I just want to stop thinking about it but Ed Whelan is encouraged.