Building off my previous post about Senator DeWine, here's a brief round up of reactions from members of the Gang of 14:

GOP Members 
John McCain:  Alito a "thorough, experienced, capable and principled jurist and lawyer."

Susan Collins: "I need to get a better sense of his respect for precedent and his judicial philosophy. I don't have that yet. At this point, it's far too early for me to reach a judgment based on what is in some ways one of the most important factors that I consider, which is judicial philosophy."

Lindsey Graham: “I do not believe a filibuster attempt (against Alito) based on ideology will be successful.”

John Warner: Alito "has an impressive record of legal accomplishments in his career and has been confirmed twice by the Senate. I will participate with others in reviewing his entire record fairly and objectively." Also said, "There is a potential for the Gang of 14 to perform a pivotal -- if not decisive -- role."

Lincoln Chafee: "I'd say, yes, there's no doubt" that Alito would push the court to the right "on women's reproductive freedom, based on his record."  More Chafee: "it's early", "I anticipate a bruising battle ahead" resulting in a "razor-thin vote."

Olympia Snowe: "I will evaluate Judge Alito based on his lengthy record, including all of his opinions, scholarship, judicial methodology and philosophy." Here's a bit more on Snowe's predicament from the Portsmouth Herald:

The decision on Alito’s nomination will weigh more heavily on Snowe, who is up for reelection in November, 2006 and could face a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ choice.

Longtime Republican stalwart and York attorney John Campbell said she could face a fight from her own party.

"She’s just asking for a primary contest if she was to" buck the party over Alito’s nomination. She has to be thinking about that right now," said Campbell, who has long been a power broker in Maine Republican politics and counts among his friends George H.W. Bush. He feels it would be a "political mistake" for either senator to oppose Alito.

Maiman said if Snowe does vote with her party, despite Alito’s pro-abortion record, she will face a fight in the general election from the Democrats.

"If the Democratic strategy is to oppose Alito strongly and if the issue is abortion and if Snowe isn’t also against Alito on this, then it gives the Democrats a big issue in running against her next year. It could be the first and maybe only issue in which Snowe could be in trouble with the electorate."

Democratic Members
Ben Nelson: "As I said with the nomination of Judge (John) Roberts and with Harriet Miers, I am looking forward to the confirmation process and looking forward to learning more about Judge Samuel Alito. Judge Alito needs to have a fair and thorough hearing, and we should withhold judgment until that process unfolds."

Robert Byrd: "If confirmed, Judge Alito will likely serve a lifetime appointment. The stakes are too high for a rush to judgment. In the coming days, I look forward to learning more about Judge Alito, his judicial philosophy, and his temperament."

Mary Landrieu: "As I have said before, Justice (Sandra Day) O'Connor should be succeeded by a justice who, like her, will inspire our nation and embody the fundamental American values of freedom, equality and fairness -- someone who will put the principles of law ahead of partisan ideology. Judge Alito's career of accomplishment speaks to his experience, but also raises questions as to whether he meets this standard and possesses the qualities necessary for a member of the nation's highest court."

Mark Pryor: "It does seem that he [Alito] might be more of a divisive nomination than what we saw with (Chief) Justice (John) Roberts. I'm not sure this is the type of nomination that brings the country together."

Joe Lieberman:  Connecticut Post reports: Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., held back, saying he did not know enough about Alito to say whether he would support him.

Daniel Inouye: says he will keep and open mind and hopes Alito is "forthright and cooperative" with the Judiciary Committee.

Ken Salazar:  "The manner in which the President handled this nomination is disappointing. He did not consult with the Senate about this nominee. It remains to be seen whether Judge Alito will satisfactorily fill the mainstream position being vacated by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor."  More  on Salazar from the Rocky Mountain News:

From fellow Democrats, Salazar "got a lot of opposition in the state to the Roberts vote," said Pat Waak, chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. "I felt he sort of made an agreement with the voters: 'I'm going to go ahead with this one, but I'm going to be a lot tougher on the next one.' "

UPDATE: He's not part of The Gang, but this transcript from Arlen Specter's press conference last evening is important "tea leaf" reading as well (via Polipundit)