[maryz]

You know the Dems on the committee will be demanding memos, briefing papers, etc. that Miers has prepared for Bush.

They can make a fuss, but they know they have no right to them.

[counterpunch]

They may have no right to them, but it won't look good for the Bush administration to refuse to release them, especially when the Dems are accusing the White House of a cover-up.

Remember the media feeding frenzy over the Texas National Guard..?
All because of some accusations from Michael Moore?
Every day the media demanded the documents until finally the White House caved.

That is what is going to happen here.
The Democrats will probably filibuster her until the White House releases the documents. Bush will have to either choose to refuse to release the documents and withdraw her nomination, or release the documents, giving up executive privilege. If Bush refuses, then he will appear guilty, and that will be reason enough for the Democrats to launch an investigation with a special prosecutor. If Bush caves and releases the documents, then they will find something in there that they can turn into a scandal or start a grassfire over an existing one, and then expect calls for impeachment.

This is a lose/lose/lose/lose situation for Bush.
The very best option out of all the really bad choices is to withdraw the Miers nomination NOW.