[Tarnsman]

Be careful what you wish for" applies here in spades, folks. Watch the Democrats become Miers' new "best friends" and decry how she was treated by the extremists in the Republican party.

Senator Feinstein echoed Reid statement today as well:

"I call on the President to name a nominee in the mainstream of American jurisprudence, who can help bring this nation together and demonstrate a scrupulous knowledge of the law and a judicial temperament that enables support by both sides of the political aisle.

I would urge the President to take his time in naming a new nominee. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has agreed to continue to serve and much more important is the quality of the nominee rather than the immediacy of the appointment.”

The ranking member of the Judicary Committee, Senator Leahey, has also added in his two cents:"

“I look forward to consulting with the President on his third nominee to succeed Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court, and I hope it is a decision he approaches with the necessary independence from partisan factions. All Americans appreciate Justice O’Connor’s willingness to continue her service long past when she had intended to retire from the Court.”

These statements all contains threads that the Democrats will use now with great effectiveness, thanks in large part to the heavy handed tactics of many on the Right.

"necessary independence from partisan factions"

"should not reward the bad behavior of his right wing base."

"take his time in naming a new nominee."

So give yourselves all a pat on the back, secure in the knowledge that you have given the Democrats a bat to beat over the head of the next nominee.

[jdhljc169]

They are RUNNING SCARED!!!!!!

And it's a sight to watch!

[Siena Dreaming]

Miers would have been a great conservative. It's going to be tough now. The Dems are licking their chops, the MSM have their cameras set up on the sidewalks of the nominees the right-wing wants, ready to attack.

Oh, boy...lots and lots of fun. Not. Ugh. Dreary.

[SkyPilot]

Miers withdraw plays into the hands of the Democrats

Bovine Scatology!

Sen Kennedy, CNN, DU, and all the Libs are Screaming! that the dreaded "Right Wing" has won--and Bush "better not nominate a hard right Conservative--or else!!!!"

[Sloth]

So give yourselves all a pat on the back, secure in the knowledge that you have given the Democrats a bat to beat over the head of the next nominee.

The President gave them that bat.

[airborne]

“I had recommended that the President consider nominating Ms. Miers because I was impressed with her record of achievement

Huh? What'd I miss? Record?