However, NRO was too quick off the starting blocks in opposing Miers for anyone's comfort.
I think, though, the first time I saw "drinking koolaid" associated with this story was when I realized there was religious bigotry involved. If you have no idea what the background connections are between her church membership and that phrase, I don't have enough time to explain it, but you can look up Reverend Jim Jones for a start.
Oh, come on...you know that 'bots are accused of drinking Kool-Aid on a regular basis, on various issues.