McCain the "big kahuna" in the group of fourteen said (rush transcript)

...because of his credentials, because of his service, because of his extraordinary qualifications and again I only speak for myself...I think that judge Roberts deserves an up or down vote. I hope the other members of the group agree with me.

You better not pout. You better not cry. You better not filibuster and I'm telling you why. (a little Christmas cheer)

Armando has a great diary posted: It's Not Just Fairness, It's Smart Politics

The Moderate Voice has a huge round-up on the Roberts nomination.