The Senate, despite the efforts of Ted Kennedy and allies, has confirmed Samuel Alito as the 110th justice of the United States Supreme Court. The final tally was 58 for, 42 against. Conservatives have wondered "What might have been?" with Earl Warren, Anthony Kennedy, David Souter, and numerous other liberal jurists appointed by Republican presidents. They won't be wondering "What might have been?" with Justice Harriet Miers. My sense is they won't be wondering "What might have been?" with Justice Samuel Alito either. It took a while, but it looks like the Right has finally learned to trust principles rather than presidents when it comes to Supreme Court nominees.

We're not as think as you dumb we are!

This should prove to be an excellent confirmation.

And a bonus of more egg on the faces of the Dems thanks to John "liveshot" Kerry (D-Davos, Switzerland) and Ted "spash" Kennedy (D-Chivas).

We're not as think as you dumb we are!

This should prove to be an excellent confirmation.

And a bonus of more egg on the faces of the Dems thanks to John "liveshot" Kerry (D-Davos, Switzerland) and Ted "splash" Kennedy (D-Chivas).

Alito is already siding with the liberal bloc. This was not a good pick.

PMA: If Alito turns out to be an O'Connor/Kennedy style justice (or worse!), your ignored words of wisdom will be on the record for all of the blogosphere to read. My words of praise (occassionally cautious words of praise) will be there too.

Yep. I heard that today. Letting a condemned murderer off the hook is not a good start.