[AlguyA]

"The "unappeasables" aren't the base; the base in anything is something you can count on."

Then suffice it to say that "something you can count on" is shrinking dramatically with this nomination. Or do you disagree? Do you actually believe the Miers nomination will enhance GOP prospects in 2006 and 2008? And, if so, how, exactly?

[Howlin]

I never said that. I'm not even in the Yes vote; I'm in the wait and see vote.