As a defense attorney, you only get a certain number of "NO WAY WILL I ALLOW THAT LOON ON THE JURY" vetos.
In DC proper, the likelyhood of getting anyone who doesn't hate President Bush, books at greater odds than winning the $370 million lotto.
Sorry I missed that factiod. I guess, then, if the defense had to let a bad juror stay, at least they picked one who whould likely generate grounds for appeal. The statements that juror is making should be sufficient grounds, given what I've heard. They will certainly support the eventual pardon.