[Clara Lou]

If he promised strict constructionists, how does he know that Miers is one too?
How about this: He's known her personally and worked with her for years? That would be first-hand experience.

[Frank T]

"How about this: He's known her personally and worked with her for years? That would be first-hand experience."

A strict constructionist is a type of judge. If she's never been a judge, how does he know what type she will be? There is no way for him to know.