I'm not convinced that we can't win a Senate fight, but I do acknowledge that its a totally legitimate reason to support Miers. So far, it's like, the only reason to consider supporting her over the likes of McConnell, Owens, Luttig, et. al.
Pretty depressing though, to slog through, fighting to give the GOP a majority in the Senate, fighting to expand that majority, and then, just when the base thinks its about to get the payoff? Told "sorry kid, you haven't done enough yet. Come back and see us in 2007 and, oh, by the way, drop a few bucks in the tip jar on the way out so we can reelect Lincoln Chafee".
Ugh.
For us "not convinced that we can't win a Senate fight" is good enough. Let's go kick some butt. Unfortunately Bush has to worry about the good of the country. Remember Sun Tzu - never fight a battle unless you're sure you will win.
Don't be depressed. This is a victory. We're within one vote of having a Supreme Court that respects the constitution. I had given up all hope that day would ever come. Isn't that what all the hard work was about? I know, it would be fun to have a neoBork who would rub liberal noses in their legalistic droppings. But, you can't get there from here.