[Theresawithanh]

IIRC, there have been a few on the SC w/o a strong background in constitutional law, and also who have never served as jurists. I choose to trust that President Bush knows what he's doing. Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. Guess we'll know in 20 years, eh?

[RWR8189]

I would suspect we will start to know quite a lot by June.

There are many important cases pending in 2005-2006 term.

[Brass]

IIRC, there have been a few on the SC w/o a strong background in constitutional law, and also who have never served as jurists.

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How many of them were able to consistently understand and apply the original intent of the framers of the constitution?  How many of them were able to apply a major correction to the direction of the court?   How many of them look to international courts to see which way the wind is blowing today?

If you are going to be activist and legislate from the bench, a strong background in constitutional law will merely get in your way.

If you are going to be an originalist, a strong background in constitutional law is necessary.

So which do you believe?

1. Harriet Miers is the most qualified candidate for Supreme Court Justice.
2. Harriet Miers is the most qualified female candidate for Supreme Court Justice. or
3. Harriet Miers is the best compromise candidate that the President is willing to invest in at this time.