"And I have a bridge in Brooklyn you may be interested in"

As expected, the Dem members of the "Gang of 14" have been snookered.

Some conservatives would like to see Brown -- who is virulently opposed by many liberals -- elevated to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Senate would be hard pressed to reject her only months after confirming her to the appellate court. But Democrats said the Supreme Court stands alone in importance, and a senator's vote for an appellate court nomination plays no role in a Supreme Court choice. "Totally different ballgame," Biden told CBS.

This was predictable and predicted. Indeed, they set the bar so low it would take a convicted rapist to meet the Republican members' idea of "extraordinary." How stupid will Dems look if they oppose a candidate they already confirmed. Arguing that the appellate court isn't the same isn't going to fly with even the least interested observer.

Digby smirks with contempt.