[DocH]

I'm not going to help the other side by attacking our own quarterback

By blindly SUPPORTING her for the reasons you've stated, you ARE "helping the other side" ("Dingy" Harry Reid, et al).

Besides, strongly dissenting with the President on this very important issue (or illegal immigration, or out-of-control spending, etc.) is NOT "attacking" him.

[ez]

By blindly SUPPORTING her for the reasons you've stated, you ARE "helping the other side" ("Dingy" Harry Reid, et al).

Strawman. Reid will NOT vote for Miers.