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Oh brother, I didn't realize there were so many hysterical FReepers! Blows my mind.... Howlin reminded everyone on another thread that some of the same nonsense was said about Cheney when Bush picked him as his VP running-mate.

I'm not nuts about this pick either, but why won't people give the President the benefit of the doubt before threatening the GOP/RNC? This pick COULD end up being a brilliant one. I realize Bush has disappointed many with the lack of boarder control and spending, but he's made some brilliant judicial picks and nominations and has proven himself in this regard.

Bush HAD to have considered the affect this pick will have on this country, thus his legacy. I would imagine the sting of his father's fatal Souter appointment has made a HUGE impression on him.

I trust that Bush learned from the sins of his father and has selected someone he KNOWS will be loyal to the Constitution and to him. He has to realize the fate of his legacy and the GOP will essentially lie in Harriet Miers hands. If he's comfortable with that, then I think the rest of us should at least keep our powder dry.