I guess the French fries issue doesn’t rise to “extraordinary” circumstances

Here’s former Democratic congressman Martin Frost with “To the victor goes the Court”:

Elections have consequences. George W. Bush has won two elections as president of the United States and now he gets to name Supreme Court justices. And as long as those nominees are qualified and not extreme, they deserve confirmation. His first nominee, John Roberts, should be confirmed unless something unforeseen surfaces during Senate hearings.

Sounds about right. Also from the NY Times – “The strategy for a successful nomination: Disarm opposition”

Extra – From Blogs for Bush: “Bush’s mandate to nominate conservatives”