Democrats' Plan for Any Judicial Nominee

With thanks to Sean Rushton over at NRO's Bench Memos link, we have GOP pollster David Winston revealing the game plan for John Roberts, which can then be extrapolated to the next Bush nomination, and then the next, and then the next...

1. Nominee is named. Dems say they will be open-minded and fair but have important questions. (Honeymoon period.)

2. Dems express concern over “issues that have been raised.”

3. There will be a personal accusation, at first anonymous; Dems say the charge must be investigated and taken seriously.

4. First Dem senators will state they cannot support nominee.

5. On substance nominee is labeled “extreme,” with media and Hollywood now in full-throated opposition.

6. Dem senators say they need more time and information.

7. Leftwing groups demand filibuster.