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Insiders see hint of Miers pullout [Washington Times]
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Posted on 10/22/2005 4:22:38 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest

The Washington Times www.washingtontimes.com By Ralph Z. Hallow and Charles Hurt THE WASHINGTON TIMES Published October 22, 2005 The White House has begun making contingency plans for the withdrawal of Harriet Miers as President Bush's choice to fill a seat on the Supreme Court, conservative sources said yesterday. "White House senior staff are starting to ask outside people, saying, 'We're not discussing pulling out her nomination, but if we were to, do you have any advice as to how we should do it?' " a conservative Republican with ties to the White House told The Washington Times.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News
KEYWORDS: miers; ralphzhallow; scotus
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1 posted on 10/22/2005 4:22:38 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
But the conservative political consultant said that he had received such a query from Sara Taylor, director of the Office of White House Political Affairs. Miss Taylor denied making any such calls. A second Republican, who is the leader of a conservative interest group and has ties to the White House, confirmed that calls are being made.

What we can tell is that the political gamesters are out in force. Nominations have been withdrawn and nominees have withdrawn themselves in the past and I don't remember the house burning down.

2 posted on 10/22/2005 4:36:26 AM PDT by Bahbah (Tony Schaffer is a hero)
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To: Bahbah
Well gee a named source is denying it and an unnamed source is confirming it.

I will go with the named source, thank you very much.

3 posted on 10/22/2005 4:39:44 AM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: Dane

With respect, it's not a matter of a named source denying it.

The article names Sara Taylor, director of the Office of White House Political Affairs, as one of the people making the calls. Yes, she denies it, but given the very sensitive nature of such an operation, if it is in fact going on, it's altogether predictable that she would.

Of course I don't know whether the story is accurate or not. But surely, with the firestorm of criticism of the Miers appointment from some of the most respected conservative voices, you wouldn't be surprised if the WH is considering a Plan B, would you?


4 posted on 10/22/2005 4:47:51 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (read my posts on Today show bias at www.newsbusters.org)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

"you wouldn't be surprised if the WH is considering a Plan B, would you?"

No, but I would be surprised if they went to a conservative political consultant to develop it for them.


5 posted on 10/22/2005 4:54:06 AM PDT by Ninian Dryhope
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To: Ninian Dryhope

I wouldn't


6 posted on 10/22/2005 5:02:25 AM PDT by traderrob6
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
We're all over here, with 301 posts on the same article.
7 posted on 10/22/2005 5:03:55 AM PDT by Jim Noble (In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act - Orwell)
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To: Ninian Dryhope

Perhaps. But as you know, the Washington Times is the conservative paper in DC, and the reporter on the story reportedly has a solid reputation.


8 posted on 10/22/2005 5:04:26 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (read my posts on Today show bias at www.newsbusters.org)
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To: Jim Noble

Thanks. I was wondering why there weren't more comments here! I did an FR search for "pullout" before posting.


9 posted on 10/22/2005 5:05:26 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (read my posts on Today show bias at www.newsbusters.org)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Could we have a recess appointment? Say Janet Rogers Brown? Appointment like this have been done in the past.


10 posted on 10/22/2005 5:06:38 AM PDT by stocksthatgoup (Polls = Proof that when the MSM want yo"ur opinion they will give it to you.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I bet all those knives sticking out of George Bush's back hurt like hell.


11 posted on 10/22/2005 5:07:33 AM PDT by sgtbono2002
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GWB's pain right now is from tripping over both of his left feet and not being able to steady himself with his hamfists. He did this while shooting himself in the foot at the same time he was blowing a great big raspberry to the conservative base. Of course, Harriet was there the whole time gushing that he was just, like so totally COOL!


12 posted on 10/22/2005 5:24:07 AM PDT by The Anti-Democrat
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To: The Anti-Democrat

Metaphor overload.


13 posted on 10/22/2005 5:51:31 AM PDT by Cedric
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To: The Anti-Democrat

Thanks for your Post George needed that extra knife.


14 posted on 10/22/2005 5:52:47 AM PDT by sgtbono2002
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So, you're saying I'm not part of the conservative base? I wasn't insulted at all, and I was willing to wait for the hearings before making a decision.

I voted for George W. Bush, and I donated more money than I could afford to get him elected, and I worked my heart out for him. I have watched "the base" act like a bunch of three year olds and people I used to respect throw temper tantrums like Deaniacs. I still haven't heard a word out of Miers mouth, but I have lost faith in the judgement of "the base".

15 posted on 10/22/2005 6:01:01 AM PDT by McGavin999 (We're a First World Country with a Third World Press (Except for Hume & Garrett ))
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To: McGavin999

My thoughts are that Miers isn't going anywhere.

Hearings scheduled to start before Thanksgiving.

If Bush, whether right or wrong on the selection, capitulates now he can write off the next three years of having a meaningful Presidency.


16 posted on 10/22/2005 6:21:24 AM PDT by happydogx2 (Let Freedom Reign!!)
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To: happydogx2
I agree. She should get a hearing and then we can make up our minds one way or the other.

I hope these rumors aren't true and if they are, I hope Dubya finds out who is responsible and terminates their services. Anyone working in the WH who stabs this man in the back needs to be on unemployment.

17 posted on 10/22/2005 6:33:42 AM PDT by McGavin999 (We're a First World Country with a Third World Press (Except for Hume & Garrett ))
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To: The Anti-Democrat
He did this while shooting himself in the foot at the same time he was blowing a great big raspberry to the conservative base.

That's cause he was out of touch with his base since the first day he took the oath

CFR--Education Bill--Illegal Immigration --Saying he would sign the Assault Weapon Ban --Medicare Drugs
18 posted on 10/22/2005 6:43:50 AM PDT by uncbob
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I bet all those knives sticking out of George Bush's back hurt like hell.

Sorry but you have it backwards

It is the conservative voters whose backs have the problem

They sure as hell didn't vote for Bush for -Education Bill--CFR--Illegal Immigration--Medicare Drug Bill--$$$$ to Africa etc etc
19 posted on 10/22/2005 6:46:05 AM PDT by uncbob
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To: McGavin999
I wasn't insulted at all, and I was willing to wait for the hearings before making a decision

Well I was and I wasn't. The problem with the Senate process is that if Bush really wants he can get his nominee through. It will cost, of course, but he can do it. Who pays? Well, you and I. For instance, do you think Harry Reid's support came for free because he thought Ms. Miers was such a stunningly good candidate. Common! Harry was bought. Don't you want to know the price? I do.

20 posted on 10/22/2005 6:49:37 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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