Good point. But it's hard to believe that there was no one higher on GWB's list with a thick set of conservative credentials who was willing. Miers may turn out to be an OK justice, but the nomination just seems too risk-averse to me. This is an unfortunate pattern so far in Bush's 2nd term, other examples being the backing away from the Social Security Reform debate and the drop-everything-and-spend response to Katrina. I'm not sure if Bush has become more sensitive to criticism, or if he has just gotten wimpy political advice lately.
Whatever the case, I'm not especially angry, just disappointed. I'd love to see some bold moves and have my confidence restored.
PS. Thank you for the calm discussion. I'm enjoying this as FR has been unbearable lately.
I agree. Thank you, too.
I think it was a Thomas Sowell article where he said Specter warned Bush even before he had been sworn in for his 2nd term not to pick anyone that would upset the Senate. I believe there are some nasty politics going on.
Miers may turn out to be an OK justice, but the nomination just seems too risk-averse to me.
Yes. It's a worry. I'm anxious to hear her.
I'm not sure if Bush has become more sensitive to criticism, or if he has just gotten wimpy political advice lately.
It's hard for us, out here, to know what's going on in DC. It's not like the press is going to tell the truth either. My suspicion is a lot of backroom politics and maneuvering.
Please don't take this the wrong way but I've got to say that statement is pretty funny given the current firestorm.