A truly bizarre theory on Dems and Roberts

Russ Feingold and Pat Leahy, two of the staunchest progressives/liberals in the Senate, voted to confirm.

Meanwhile, centrist Harry Reid is opposing him.  As are fellow centrists/DINO's (depending on one's perspective) Biden and Feinstein.

How to explain such a bizarre fracture in the party?

I propose the unthinkable:  Senators are following their own instincts and consciences.

They are (gasp!) thinking for themselves.
 Feingold believes in his gut that Roberts is non-ideological and a straight shooter.  Biden thinks Roberts was being evasive and less than candid.