[oceanview]

sure, the RINOs would not back any of the controversial conservatives - Luttig, Rogers-Brown, Owens. I wasn't expecting any of them to be nominated. But there are plenty of other choices - both judges and non-judges - who are more qualified.

[jwalsh07]

Which one of the following persons believes the RTKABA IS an individual right?

Bork or Miers.

[Miss Marple]

Yes, there are others who are superficially more qualified. But Bush doesn't want another Souter. If he can't find someone who is uncontroversial and more qualified he is going with a stealth candidate that he KNOWS will be a conservative.

What's wrong with that strategy? If I had to nominate someone for a position, and I had a bunch of unknowns as choices, and one person I knew would do a good job, why would I go with some person I didn't know?