[Cboldt]

After review, this woman looks like she would be a good solid conservative

A reasonable speculation. I share it. But my objection is less about her than it is about being timid.

to Bush, Miers IS a known commodity.

That cuts in several directions. Only one of those directions is fighting for limited FedGov and constitutional principle.

The other directions are cronyism, advancing "compassionate conservatism" in the form of federal tax $$ to regulate local affairs, etc.

It will be what it will be. And I am sincerely greatful for your indulgence.

[Allen H]

I don't know, the people I have heard talk about who who know her well have said she is anything but timid, that she does NOT compromise. That's been a consistent description from all who really know her.

And the whole use of the word "crony" makes me cringe because the day after the nominiation "crony" was the liberal group meeting word of the day, and so whenever anyone accused her of being a crony, that smacks of liberal media influence, so I totally do not trust anything that follows. If she had been some sociality wall flower or had a reputation of being someone who did only to please, that would be one thing, but she has a reputation of being a hard working loyal person who is conservative in her beliefs and actions. And I cannot and will not get around the fact that she is the one who brought all those great conservative Judges to Bush to nominate. That cannot be overstated.