Specter's View on Supreme Court

Arlen Specter (R-PA) appeared on FoxNews Sunday this morning and said two things that were rather disturbing. First, he said that even if Democrats were to filibuster any or all of President Bush's judicial nominees (including for the Supreme Court), he would not support the constitutional option. So basically, Bush is at the mercy of the Democrats.

Second, Specter said that keeping the current "balance" on the Supreme Court in replacing O'Connor is a "weighty" factor for Bush. This statement is ludicrous. If Specter has his way, then the Supreme Court should be stuck in its current "balance" forever: 4 liberals, 3 conservatives and 2 "moderates."

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but elections do mean something in a democracy, correct? (Especially for Specter, who without Bush in 2004, would be sitting at home.)