A-moderates always turn liberal on the court
B-it would make it very hard for reps to oppose them.
C-A moderate replacing Scalia would still radically change the court.
D-A senator would make it very hard for the other senators to reject.
Couldn't agree with you more... There is plenty of Liberals they can go for when they wrap up the Presidency... But the GOP Senate is stumped if highly qualified moderate is elected. Even a slight bit left of center would be OKish too.. Just make sure he./she is highly qualified...