[Cboldt]

Imagine that. Scalia knows nothing of her, so he won't pass judgement.
Too bad so many others lack his restraint.

The question "What do you think of the nominee?" is differnet from the question "What do you think of the nomination?"

I don't know (and give the benefit of the doubt to) the nominee, due to stealth. I am SERIOUSLY put off by the nomination, due to "stealth", a credible charge of cronyism, and aversion to conservative advocacy (probably the same thing as "stealth")

[dirtboy]

The question "What do you think of the nominee?" is differnet from the question "What do you think of the nomination?"

Bork had no problem voicing his opinion of the nominee with little information.

[balrog666]

I am SERIOUSLY put off by the nomination, due to "stealth", a credible charge of cronyism, and aversion to conservative advocacy (probably the same thing as "stealth")

Exactly. Why would anyone think Miers is a better choice than Luttig? And what would motivate Bush to nominate such an intellectual lightweight in the first place?