There, to the surprise of many, he has done a thoroughly effective job. So effective that, when Sen. Voinovich canvassed Bolton's colleagues there, most were quite complimentary about his performance. No temper tantrums: just firm and effective representation of American interests, and frank criticism of the United Nations when that was called for.
So, Sen. Voinovich announced that he has changed his mind, and will support Bolton in the Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate when President Bush's renomination of him is voted on.
That puts the Senate Democrats in a tight spot. Having lost their bipartisan cover, they face the unappetizing prospect of mounting a filibuster by Democrats only. And while there are Democratic senators more than happy to oblige -- Sens. Kennedy, Dodd and Feingold among them -- others are visibly unhappy at that idea, including Hillary Clinton.
So it appears that John Bolton may win Senate approval after all, and continue giving the United States firm and effective representation at the United Nations.