[governsleastgovernsbest]

I've heard she's not staunchly pro-life, but how do we know this and what do we know about her?

[SE Mom]

From the White House in November 2004:
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to appoint Harriet Miers to be Counsel to the President. Ms. Miers will fill the position held by Judge Alberto Gonzales, following his confirmation by the Senate.

"Harriet Miers is a trusted adviser, on whom I have long relied for straightforward advice. Harriet has the keen judgment and discerning intellect necessary to be an outstanding Counsel. She is a talented lawyer whose great integrity, legal scholarship, and grace have long marked her as one of America's finest lawyers. I have deep respect for Harriet and look forward to her continued counsel in this new role," stated President Bush.

Ms. Miers currently serves as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff. Most recently, she served as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary. Prior to joining the White House staff, Ms. Miers was Co-Managing Partner at Locke Liddell & Sapp, LLP, where she helped manage an over 400-lawyer firm. Previously, she was President of Locke, Purnell, Rain & Harrell, where she worked for 26 years. In 1992, Ms. Miers became the first woman elected Texas State Bar President following her selection in 1985 as the first woman to become President of the Dallas Bar Association. She also served as a Member-At-Large on the Dallas City Council. Ms. Miers received her bachelor's degree and J.D. from Southern Methodist University.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/11/20041117-15.html

Although this bio doesn't answer your question.

[Puppage]

and what do we know about her?

What, exactly, did we know about John Roberts at the time of his nomination?

[Lurking in Kansas]

...what do we know about her?

Nothing. She is the ultimate stealth candidate – she has never been be a judge. NO. PAPER. TRAIL. She will be murdered in the hearings.

[floriduh voter]

From the President's remarks, it appears she identifies herself as a Christian. Would that be moderate or a real one?

[ml/nj]

I've heard she's not staunchly pro-life

I really don't care about her personal beliefs. I want to know if she will apply someone else's (e.g. Madison's) beliefs.

ML/NJ

[GSlob]

"...how do we know this and what do we know about her?"
You do not know it [nor should you, for that reason], and nobody does, regarding any subject whatsoever. Which is the best selling point of any nominee - GWB is results, not process oriented. Confirmed nominee is a result, confirmation brawl or recess appointment is a process. Since they go back a long time, one is to think that he knows her enough.