"I just thought we were gonna get a Luttig, etc."
I really do understand that. And the question is "Why did Pres. Bush not choose such a person?" In my opininon, his father's poor choice has really forced him to make sure he knows the person's heart. Today, at the press conference, that seemed foremost on his mind. I really believe he does not want another botched selection like his father. So how does he avoid it? By picking someone who may not be a "scholar," but he personally knows their guiding values. Values, that in his mind, will not be shaken in an ego driven city. I believe he has determined that even conservatives suffer the problem of ego. I really think he believes she is the kind of person who will humbly execute a judicial temperment that is not ego driven. We are what we love, not what we know.
This is the most persuasive argument that has been put forth by the Miers supporters. But it still boils down to trust me. If she is all we hope she is, why in the world would Harry Ried recommend her? Why did she give money to a pro-abortion Senator? Coercion by her law firm; everyone does it or else? Maybe, but then where are her rock hard principles? It just does not add up.
If Harry Ried and James Dobson both endorse her, one of them is going to be really really really disappointed.
Guess who I hope it is. ;-)
Kristol, McCain , O'Riley,