[DoughtyOne]

Yes, I believe it was the right decision. I do respect Miers for doing so and also the President for accepting the withdrawel.

The reasons given by Miers are precisely the reason she should never have been lofted in the first place.

With little to base a decision on, the Senate wanted White House papers. That would have impacted the ability for White House counselors to provide good advice to presidents in the future, always wondering if that advise would later be revealed in public, or impact their possible future nominations.

I have thought Miers nomination was a flawed choice from the start. I am glad to see Bush get a second chance on this one.

[nicmarlo]

I have thought Miers nomination was a flawed choice from the start. I am glad to see Bush get a second chance on this one.

Agreed; and I will be in fervent prayer that he makes a wise choice this time around.

[BlackbirdSST]

Yes, I believe it was the right decision. I do respect Miers for doing so and also the President for accepting the withdrawel. The reasons given by Miers are precisely the reason she should never have been lofted in the first place. With little to base a decision on, the Senate wanted White House papers. That would have impacted the ability for White House counselors to provide good advice to presidents in the future, always wondering if that advise would later be revealed in public, or impact their possible future nominations. I have thought Miers nomination was a flawed choice from the start. I am glad to see Bush get a second chance on this one.

For all of the Gonzales threats, he carries the exact same baggage, and likely to a greater degree. You're right in your assessment, D.O. Blackbird.