Mukasey's No-Sweat Confirmation

Bush says there might not be an attorney general if Mukasey nomination fails

"There is a way for Mukasey to get a full Senate vote even if committee Democrats are united in opposing him. The Senate Judiciary Committee could agree to advance the nomination with "no recommendation," allowing Mukasey the chance to be confirmed by a majority of the 100-member Senate. Several vote-counters in each party said Mukasey probably would get 70 yes votes."

So why all the hand-wringing about this, and why the broadside blast from asshole Bush?