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. ;-)
"Why in the world would Harry Ried recommend her?"
Another excellent question. According to Fox News, Harry Reid's staffers were angered by his public statements yesterday. They "were caught off guard." I think Harry Reid's actions knocked conservatives offbalance and we're having to find equilibrium again. Was Harry super smart? I don't think so. He felt the maddening pressure from the left to vote against Roberts and in his own mind, that made him look bad. He knew it because even Leahy voted for Roberts. I think yesterday he was trying to get out front of Leahy in support of a candidate he thought he knew. In the long run, it will be Harry Reid that will look silly rather than Bush. We just have to recover from Reid's unexpected actions.