Reply #4: I wonder if Leahy is voting for Roberts to give wayward Rs [View All]

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cover to vote against him. After all, there are many on the right who aren't happy with Roberts. Leahy voting for confirmation removes the "along partisan lines" aspect from the voting...which would allow anti-Roberts Rs to vote against him without showing weakness in party loyalty. After all, it only looks bad for party loyalty if the Dems all hang together and a few Rs defect. If one or two Ds defect, other Rs can defect and oppose Roberts.

Alright, I realize I'm crazy.