National Review's Edward Whelan thinks Bush will still be able to successfully nominate excellent judges to the Supreme Court.  I'm not so optimistic.  However, the minority card is a powerful lever.  If he gets the chance to nominate one more SCOTUS judge, he should put forward the judge I've been waiting for him to nominate all along since Chief Justice Rhenquist passed--Janice Rogers Brown.

As for John Bolton, it seems assured that Bolton will not confirmed by the Senate.  I wonder...can President Bush continue to give him recess appointments through the end of his term?  I don't know any reason why not.  Not only are the democrats opposed to the guy, the UN is as well.  Lincoln Chaffee continues to be a major stumbling block to his nomination in the current congressional term.  That right there is the best reason I've heard yet for giving the guy the job for life.  He represents US interests first and foremost and has the ability to be a reformer to a deeply corrupted organization. (Via Instapundit) 

[UPDATE]  Another reason we need John Bolton at the UN.  The are still seeking centralized control of the Internet. (Via GunLawNews).  Oh, and they want your guns too.