FLASHBACK:
http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/005597.php
Joining her husband in defense of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, Laura Bush today called her a “role model for young women around the country” and suggested that sexism was a “possible” reason for the heavy criticism of the nomination.
“I know Harriet well,” the first lady said. “I know how accomplished she is. I know how many times she’s broken the glass ceiling. . . . She’s very deliberate and thoughtful and will bring dignity to wherever she goes, certainly the Supreme Court.” ...
Asked by host Matt Lauer if sexism might be playing a role in the Miers controversy, she said, “It’s possible. I think that’s possible. . . . I think people are not looking at her accomplishments.”
Laura is no doubt in negotiations for a book deal, and this is an attempt to increase the size of the advance...a hint, a whiff, that she’ll come out against some of W’s actions and policies...the long suffering spouse can finally break her silence..