"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...
I haven't commented much about Miers. She was such the stealth candidate, that not a whole lot besides her pro-life positions. I was waiting to see how she responded in her hearing. I'd have liked to let her have her say.
As far as the President dealing from a postition of weakness, that is is own fault. He let his personal feelings overcome his judgement in this IMO. I'm not sure what kind of Justice she'd be, but I'd sure as heck prefer to see a nominee who has grappeled with the issues of the day that the court will be dealing with. Her extreme lack of trail makes me think she isn't the kind of person I want to sit on the court. Hell, I've more abou constitutional law than she has! I want someone who has put some serious thought about the role of the constitution in our republic.