[AmishDude]

But is it inconceivable to you that Miers would be withdrawn?

Yes, inconceivable. It is only the sphinx conservatives who want to see Miers withdrawn.

It would only hinder the White House to not have the hearings. If she'd withdraw, then she'd also be willing to have her nomination torpedoed surruptitiously.

Bush would benefit much more from being able to nominate someone else after a contentious nomination fight that is perceived as unfair.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Sphinx conservatives? That's a bit too mysterious for me to understand!

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Does this mean you won't be entering my FR Date and Time of Miers Withdrawal Pool?:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1506652/posts

[Dave S]

Bush would benefit much more from being able to nominate someone else after a contentious nomination fight that is perceived as unfair.

If Bush got in a knock down fight with the conservatives and Miers was rejected he would nominate Gonzales. You think that is a good thing? I think it is better that Miers realize she is about to embarras herself and the President and withdraw.