The concern over Ms. Miers is not a Conservative hissy-fit. It is grounded in serious concern over the direction of this nation. Mr. Bush could have chosen any one of a dozen or more qualified sitting judges, and found his core supporters united behind him. Instead, he gave in to what is evidently a personal flaw - his misplaced trust in his "instincts". In reality, this behavior serves as a mask for the President's preference for the known and the comfortable - and his aversion to risk.
"For the Bush Administration to suggest that opposition to the present nominee is motivated by "sexism" is insulting, preposterous, and a sign of terrible political weakness."
An off the cuff remark made by Laura in response to a specific question does not represent the official position of the Bush Administration and to suggest that it does is insulting, preposterous, and a sign of terrible political dishonesty.