Posted on 10/27/2005 6:09:25 AM PDT by procomone
WASHINGTON - Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to be a Supreme Court justice Thursday in the face of stiff opposition and mounting criticism about her qualifications.
Bush said he reluctantly accepted her decision to withdraw, after weeks of insisting that he did not want her to step down. He blamed her withdrawal on calls in the Senate for the release of internal White House documents that the administration has insisted were protected by executive privilege.
"It is clear that senators would not be satisfied until they gained access to internal documents concerning advice provided during her tenure at the White House — disclosures that would undermine a president's ability to receive candid counsel," Bush said. "Harriet Miers' decision demonstrates her deep respect for this essential aspect of the constitutional separation of powers — and confirms my deep respect and admiration for her."
Can't stand the heat get out of the WH.
Ref. your tagline: Who is Gene Tracy?
BZZZZZZZZZZZT!!!
So sorry, thanks for playing.
Hate to rub it in, but boy do you have egg on your faces!
BWAHAAAAAHAAAAAAHAAAAA!!!!
I agree with you that she has showed a lot of class. I hope that this public exposure of her has not hurt her ability to work behind the scenes for the president. She has done an excellent job as his attorney from what I've seen.
Because some things are worth fighting for, win or lose.
As much as we all like Bork, you don't want him nominated. You want someone YOUNG who will be there a LONG time...
Sorry, but "not qualified" is not character assassination.
I have been on a ton of Miers threads, and the personal insults against her, at most, have been kept at a minimum.
In fact, I can think of none that I remember seeing.
Obviously, she has more sense than W does.
"God bless you President Bush. It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong."
EXCUSE ME? I don't recall him admitting he was wrong. He just "reluctantly" accepted her withdrawal; thank you.
Can't stand the heat get out of the WH.
So many hateful people who want to call names to Ms. Miers. It has been shameful imho.
I never thought the people in my own party would be so cruel. It has been an eye opener to me.
"As much as we all like Bork, you don't want him nominated. You want someone YOUNG who will be there a LONG time..."
That's a valid point. On the other, a Bork renomination handled properly could drive a stake through the heart of the demonrat party.
"If he becomes vindictive, he will be abandoned."
There is irony in this statement, and I hope I'm not the only one who noticed it.
Anyway, you seem to assume that if he does not choose a candidate from your "annointed" list then he's being "vindictive" -- but that assumption is part of the problem. People who are always looking for a fight for its own sake tend to interpret things that way. But he has other constintuencies and the good of the country to consider.
I don't care about their personal beliefs, I care about their judicial philosophy.
Vodka straight up, thank yeewwwww!!!
The President let this be known two days ago in his press questions during a Cabinet meeting.
It was the 'Krauthammer' exit strategy used as prescribed.
Executive Priviledge... plain and simple.
NOW - nominate a strong strong player
Explain why she would have been a good SCJ? I want to know any facts that would help you prove that to others. I don't want your feelings. They play no part in this discussion. Prove us wrong with facts and not stupid bluster that proves nothing.
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