I respectfully disagree. The American public wants a justice who believes "homosexual marriage" should not be imposed by judges, for example. If Bush took his case to the public, a majority would back him, and he would have the 51 senate votes he needs. He's shown he's not willing to make the case to the public, and that makes him look "weak," as Rush says.
I was thinking the same thing yesterday when I was steamed at the announcement. I was spoiling for an ideological battle. However, I've had some time to think about it. The radical left loves to get in your face all over the tube with help from the media. They fight loudly, but their record is lousy. Meanwhile, W turns the other cheek and gets most of the things he wants. Is it better to die on a hill beating your breasts, or to win most of the battles in silence. I hope the next Republican presidential candidate is more of a fighter, but W is kind of a transition president. During his time in office, normal people found out that conservatives did not eat children, but liberals are just plain looney. Miers still has to prove herself, but you could say the same thing about any nominee, even Bork.