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."
I trust President Bush! Something I have done for 13 years since he has been in the political arena.
I don't really care what you think.
You've nailed it. This withdrawl makes nomination of internal administration "trust me" cronies impossible.
"Gonzales? You mean he wants to go through this whole thing again?"
After the shameful treatment of Miers, the table has been set for an all-out borking of any controversial nominee -- by either side. I can't imagine a dignified public servant who would be willing to go through that now that civility has been destroyed again. At least Gonzalez has been up for this before and would have some defense against it for that reason.
No one assassinated her CHARACTER; it was her qualifications or the lack thereof. Have a nice day!
Actually, I supported her until yesterday. I heard about the speeches and since I'm a female attorney, I know the culture of the women's bar associations (I won't belong). The trouble is, it is near impossible to become a judge without sucking up to this power group so a conservative woman (I know, why a woman but politically it may be necessary) will be hard to find. BTW, the IOLTA trust account flap was totally bogus. Freepmail if you want to know why.
The "Krauthammer Solution".
I hope everyone will exercise a little restraint in their comments over the few days, but I know that's just wishful thinking. This is no time for gloating by Miers' opponents nor recriminations from her supporters.
The fate of the US Constitution and the continued survival of the Republic is literally hanging in the balance pending the next series of moves by President Bush and our other leaders. What is needed right now is prayer and thoughtful reflection, not partisan fireworks.
Then you are in the minority. They are still delusional that Rov v Wade can ever be overturned and are letting this cloud their minds.
Kenneth Starr
Gene Tracy was a comedian from Oklahoma who was popular in the 70's. Most of his routines are too vulgar to discuss here....but you ought to look into him, if only to be exposed to a piece of Americana to which you are oblivious.
http://www.genetracy.com/
You're welcome!
If character assassination is what it takes to prevent the least-qualified candidate imaginable to take a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court, well, character assassination it is!
Be careful what you wish for, I think Bush's next nominee will be even more to the CENTER...can you say, "Gonzales?"
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JANICE ROGERS BROWN
"Janice Roger Brown is not a conservative !
she is a libertarian !
she has very liberal views on social issues and abortion etc...."
I have no idea if what you say re: her views on abortion are true, but if so, I would assume it's a person opinion. As a libertarian, she would use her position of power to be used as a hyper-legislative body, and I believe she'd return the issue to where it belongs - in either the state of federal legislatures.
I think what they did to this woman was just plain evil and is indicative of worse things to come... just wait.... you'll see.
No one assassinated her CHARACTER; it was her qualifications or the lack thereof. Have a nice day!
YOU my friend are wrong. Ann Coulter said Ms. Miers was nothing more than a highly over paid secretary, she said she was like having the cleaning lady sent to S.C. Many of us were turned off by the demands of the likes of Ann Coulter. I will have a good day, but find it a shame that people in my own party can be so turn coat and so demanding in their own temper tantrums.
"The president now has to deal from a position of weakness knowing that whomever he selects was not his first choice for the job."
I know Freepers will know this...wasn't Scalia a "second choice" nomination? Not sure...
A strict originalist will overturn Roe. We've had quite enough of judges legislating from the bench.
That's how I feel too. I think what they did to this lady was evil and wrong.
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