[NeoCaveman]

This is still America, and I would hate to see us become some elitist group who thinks only those with Ivy League credential need apply for certain positions.

Now that was never my position. Sure it seems to be Ann Coulter's and George Will's among others.

Of course I am bummed that we didn't get Mike Luttig, I belive he went to U. Virginia or Maura Corrigan who I believe went to Michigan State and if we wanted to go with a non-lawyer there was always Mark Levin or Ann Coulter, or that prof Eastman from Chatman who is always on Hugh Hewitt's show, they all have Constitutional law experience.

My fear is that if the Senators don't waste all their time bloviating (some chance of that) and actually ask short pertinent questions - commerce clause, cruel and unusual, lemon test, etc. I fear she may get creamed. I know that Eastman/Coulter/Levin could handle those because they have dealt with them. Who knows, maybe Miers can too.

In summary, I will view and make up my mind about Miers during the hearings with no prejudice about how GWB ducked a fight.

[Dan from Michigan]

Maura Corrigan who I believe went to Michigan State

University of Detroit-Mercy (Catholic school)

[NeoCaveman]

woops, non-lawyer = non-judge.

I got to log off and get some sleep.

[McGavin999]

I don't think he ducked a fight. I think he is fully aware of who he is placing on the courts and has already obtained agreements and acceptance from most of the senators.

The fight should never have been over this seat. The fight will come when Stevens retires in the coming year. The man is 85 years old and is having a hard time even walking. I expect Dubya knows something that we don't and he's pocketing his chips for the one that will count.

Those who want a bloody fight will see one only on this one, the gang of 14 will have already given their word.....in exchange for something they asked for and accepted.

Dubya doesn't run from fights, he picks his fights and plays poker exceedingly well.