[bkepley]

Miers was chosen for two reasons and two reasons alone: 1. she's a she; 2. she's a long-time Bush friend.

Could be 3. He admires her.

[pabianice]

She's a sacrifice. She will not be confirmed and both Bush and Miers know it. Bush's second nomination will be more conservative and Bush will fight for a confirmation.

[TheForceOfOne]

Or even a no. 4. He knows another nominee will happen is his second term and this one covers the minority pick (even though there are more women than men in this country)

I hear she once gave money to the Gore/Lieberman campaign for president.

[meema]

Mark is right about the two reasons: 1. she's a she and 2. she's a long time Bushfriend. Your #3 belongs in #2 in my opinion.A longtime Bush friend would obviously be admired by him.

She is NOT a Scalia or a Thomas.

I hope I am wrong...

[MHT]

She contributed to Gore's campaign in spite of being Bush's attorney and friend. With friends like that.....