Where have you been? Bush and the WH completely did not expect the opposition to Miers that they are getting from true conservatives.
They expected a pass.
And from whom did you aquire the authority to define "true conservative"?
The White House (Bush and his Administration) has learned from experience to expect opposition to everything they do. If they looked out the window during a blizzard and said "hey, it's snowing" they would be opposed.
Miers will be confirmed and seated on the Supreme Court.