"On July 1, 2005, Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement from the Supreme Court effective upon the confirmation of a successor. President George W. Bush first nominated John Roberts to the vacancy; however, when Chief Justice William Rehnquist died on September 3, Bush withdrew Roberts' nomination to fill O'Connor's seat and instead nominated Roberts to the Chief Justiceship.
On October 3, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers to replace O'Connor. However, Miers withdrew her acceptance of the nomination on October 27 after encountering widespread opposition."
Great, another reason to hate Bush. Well, actually, I’m beginning to think that much is deserved! A Republican, progressive Republican, is worse that any other Republican.
I don't what it is, but there does appear to be a bunch of insistent liars who keep claiming that Meirs was withdrawn in favor of Roberts instead of Alito.
Who knows what their agenda is, but it appears that they are attempting to repeat a lie enough times so that it becomes a fact.