#####I do not see how we are going to get a real conservative through the rino and Dem senate. This was slap in the face to Bush and weakened him considerably.#####
The Miers nomination was itself a sign of weakness. Real liberals never have any trouble sailing through by votes ranging from 97-3 to 100-0. Why shouldn't President Bush be willing to fight for a good conservative?
You're correct that the left will try to block a good nominee, but we can win this **IF** we fight. The President was weakly and meekly trying to avoid a fight, but he shouldn't. He should welcome a fight. He needs a good fight with the far left to rally the base for 2006. If the leftists filibuster, force them to go 24/7 with it. If the RINOs balk, read them the riot act. If the 'Rats on the judiciary committee launch a smear campaign, then remind everyone about Chappaquiddick, Biden's plagiarism, and Chuckie's staff members stealing social security numbers. Fight fire with fire. More accurately, fight dishonest fire with honest fire. President Bush needs to take his case for his nominee over the heads of the Senate and directly to the people.
Exactly who in the Senatate will fight the 'good' fight with President Bush? There are some really important decisions coming up-parental notification, partial birth and a couple of campaign law cases (one of which could affect Free Republic). Now while we fight the 'good fight', Sandra will hear these important cases-no doubt she will consult foreign law. Miers would have been conservative, and she would have been in place in time: timing is everything. I wouldn't be surprised if the Dems blocked a Supreme Court judicial nominee until after the 2006 elections. I think 'pure' conservatives spoiling for a fight with Dems betrayed President Bush and severely weakened him. This sort of behavior will not help conservatives in the end.