[Do not dub me shapka broham]

That privilege will have to be waived, otherwise there is no record upon the Senate Judiciary Committee can base their evaluation of Ms. Miers, i.e. there are no hearings.

This is why nominating someone with a public record is preferable to nominating an admitted blank slate, stealth candidate.

[TAdams8591]

"This is why nominating someone with a public record is preferable to nominating an admitted blank slate, stealth candidate."

Exactly.

Liberals openly nominate their candidates. We should do the same. Otherwise, we set a horrible precedent and punish those Conservatives who openly made tough decisions issuing rulings based on original intent, or standing up for conservative principles.

[Mike Darancette]

That privilege will have to be waived,

Has that privilege ever been waived for a nominee?

I personally can't see W doing this as her record can only contain something that bothers someone.

The RATS will have to be satisfied with her interview and and any hacks they can muster for the hearings.