Schumer to Veto Next "Alito" Judge

How is that for politicizing the judicial branch? Despite virtually no justified criticim leveled against Alito's professionalism, qualifications, or jurisprudence, Chuck Schumer has already maligned Alito, calling his nomination the Democrats' "single greatest failure."

“I am writing a book, about how to build a permanent—a long-term majority...I generally have an eye toward longer-term strategy and politics, and I think my colleagues rely on me for that.”

Hmm...you win Senate control mainly via three very close races and by a few Dems who ran as conservatives and suddenly you are an expert on building and retaining a long-term majority.