1) It keeps the court from reversing Roe V. Wade. (Thats why Redstaters are so ticked off)
2) It will keep the court from becoming too conservative.
3) It will maintain the gender balance on the court.

This nomination is a no-brainer. I had a post awhile back about there being NO real conservatives in DC. I explained how folks he seek public office are automatically disqualified from true conservative status.

Bush is no true conservative. No one running for office is a true conservative. Roberts is not a true conservative either and I will predict that he will prove himself more Sandra Day O'Conner moderate than Scalia-style conservative.

The left should be jumping up and down for joy. Bush has made certain that the religious right will not ever gain a foothold in the courts - and has done this while maintaining a conservative lean.

Believe it or not, I think this pick will surprise everyone and be one of Bush's better judgment calls.

Bush knows conservatives will likely replace him in office. He's stacking the deck so with that in mind so when Ginsburg and other Justices retire the day wont come when Scalia is viewed as the court moderate.