You might ask yourself? How did Bill Clinton's SCOTUS nominees fare? Here's a hint: the hearings were crucial. Let's take a look at Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
"Republicans did not find Ginsburg to be a controversial nominee and on Thursday July 29, 1993, the judiciary committee voted unanimously in favor of her confirmation, a mere six days after the hearings concluded. The Senate then approved Ginburg's nomination by a vote of 96-3.
"Despite her frank admission (on abortion), few Republicans took the position that her embrace of abortion rulings disqualified her from a seat on the court." (courtesy hnn.com)
Brave senators like Patrick Leahy and Russ Feingold proved their mettle in their support of the talented John Roberts, will other Senators follow suit in their analysis of Alito who clearly is not that easy to figure out. Guess we will have to wait for the hearings.
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