[Steve_Stifler]

Haven't read all 550+ posts, but is anybody buying the idea that Janice Rodgers Brown backed down from a fight with the lib Dems?

[Stellar Dendrite]

"Haven't read all 550+ posts, but is anybody buying the idea that Janice Rodgers Brown backed down from a fight with the lib Dems?"

NO

[Cboldt]

Haven't read all 550+ posts, but is anybody buying the idea that Janice Rodgers Brown backed down from a fight with the lib Dems?

In this diverse group, you can count on somebodies typing thatthey believe that - and they may in fact be being honest.

Or, maybe she wasn't on the short list.

I think the story is cover. Best person for the job - the President said Miers is it. He didn't say "best woman for the job." ANd it's going look sexist -AND- not honestly exploring the field for "best" if the "short list" only had women on it. Would you admit that "women only need apply for this opening."?