"In addition, Roberts said he hopes U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will not
only support a vote for Alito but also try to thwart any Democratic
filibuster attempt.

A spokesperson for Harkin, Maureen Knightly, responded
Tuesday by saying that the senator plans to 'listen attentively' to the
hearings and expects to ask for a meeting with the judge"

Harkin? Support a Republican?