[nopardons]

That makes quite a few of us.

It's really too bad, that he appropriated Bob Grant's "GET OFF MY PHONE" line and never gives him the credit.

[gov_bean_ counter]

So the president says that Mrs. Miers is the most qualified. That is according to his criteria which has been posted several times. That is good enough for me.

I find it difficult to believe Bush would nominate someone for the appellate bench, have them confirmed then turn around and nominate them for a higher position. I find it much more plausible that the individuals who accepted appellate nominations understood that their names would be off the table for SC nominations.

I also find it amusing that people not privy to discussions Bush has had with the nominees and his own advisers can presuppose to know his overarching plan or motivation.

Information will surface through court transcripts, op-ed pieces, briefs and speeches which will give some indication about her judicial philosophy. I for one am going to hold my fire until fact replaces fiction. And it will.