I also found this quote from Senator Specter
Tom Curry, MSNBC
May 24, 2005

In other words, if Bush knew his nominee needed 60, not merely 51, then he might choose a less conservative nominee.

The Senate and Bush "are now back to pre-1987 (before the defeat of conservative Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork). Everything is a little on tippy-toes as to how to proceed and that is the best way for our separation of powers," Specter said.

I knew there was something suspicious when I didn't see Specter in the compromise group. It may be political cover for Frist, but I don't think so. I think Specter did hold this up, all the other moderates were invloved with the compromise. Specter is an enigma and always has been.