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A theory posted earlier stated that Bush knew that the partial birth abortion case was scheduled for the court on Nov. 30. He needs his candidate confirmed and on the Court by that date

If Bush went for the name candidates such as Owen, Brown, Luttig or Jones he was in for a big fight. Considering the RINOs said they wouldn't support a far right candidate (code= pro-life) Bush couldn't be sure the nominee would even be confirmed much less earlier than Nov. 30.

With Miers he might be trying to stack the court for some important social decisions coming up, including partial birth. Bush has called on her confirmation by Thanksgiving (Nov. 24).

President Bush will in all likelihood get at least one more pick (almost had it yesterday when 88 year old Stevens stumbled down a flight of stairs). This pick might have been to get a solidly conservative female/minority vote on the Bench.

The next pick will be easier to nominate a white guy with a scholarly "Scalia" type record like a Luttig or McConnell.

Think of Miers as taking the up coming vacant seat of Stevens - it's easier to take. lol