What did the Dems think they'd gain by letting John Roberts to the SCOTUS?

[firefox_fan]

At the time, it seems they were hinting at some great long-term strategy. Now we're getting all these 5/4 conservative decisions.

[Bluebear]

1. They were "keeping their powder dry"

:crazy:

[sicksicksick_N_tired]

2. Brown v BOE has taken a pretty aweful hit, today.

I'm stunned,...and feel sick to my stomach.

[Tesha]

3. Tons and tons of additional dry powder...

Tons and tons of additional dry powder to be used when
something really really super urgently important comes
up.

(You'd think Bush v Gore would have taught them what
was important, but apparently it takes a lot of lessons
to reach some of our Democrats.)

Tesha