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Thanks for the link. Judge Thomas's life is inspiring. I agree with you when you say "people who have sincerely confronted their own beliefs and failings, can be firmly committed to conservatism", but in Miers case I say where's the proof. She has a history of being liked by all sides, never making any enemies. The Rats love her. Harry Reid loves her. In her professional life she has no judicial record pro or con. We are told "trust me", "she's evangelical".

I'm sorry this is too darn important. I want a strong willed sharp minded judge who knows who they are and who we know who they are not some career minded "corporate gadfly".

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I prefer a more outspoken candidate, too.

But Miers's ability to get along with a lot of folks doesn't eliminate her as a candidate. Roberts got along with a lot of people.