Mr. Stacey - Take the time to compare and contrast Biden's speech that was made shortly before the two national political parties were about to hold their conventions.  Read a little deeper and see what he says about when the nomination should be considered.  He was opposed to having the Senate vote weeks before a national election.  He also believed that a nomination could be processed after an election, but before the beginning of a new Congress.  (Conservatives tend to leave those important facts out of the equation).  Now, to George Bush Sr.  Go back to how Richard Nixon handled some of the nominations.  More importantly, read the historical accounts of how Earl Warren, William O. Douglas, and other sitting justices were treated by Mr. Nixon.  Before pointing fingers, please wash your hands.  The nasty dirt appearing on the hands of conservatives is quite visible.