Create a phony strawman and then rail against the choice. On what basis do you infer that conservatives are or are perceived to be against a woman being nominated to the SCOTUS? Conservative opposition to the Miers' nomination had nothing to do with gender. Re Brown: From what I have read and heard, Janice Rogers Brown was not the Conservatives overwhelming choice for the nomination. Rather, we wanted to most qualified person with a proven conservative judicial philosophy and track record. Sex, ethnicity, and race didn't matter.
"Create a phony strawman and then rail against the choice. On what basis do you infer that conservatives are or are perceived to be against a woman being nominated to the SCOTUS?"
Based on a statement made by Laura Bush. And BTW, did GW ever dispute what she said?
"Conservative opposition to the Miers' nomination had nothing to do with gender. Re Brown: From what I have read and heard, Janice Rogers Brown was not the Conservatives overwhelming choice for the nomination." [snip]
Well let's see: Hannity, Ann Coulter, Rush, Savage, and Laura Ingraham all spoke very highly of Janice Rogers Brown. And Laura Bush dropped her gender stink bomb. And Team Bush allowed that stink bomb to linger. What member of the Bush team broke out the lysol? How much was dispensed?
But I'm supposed to not say anything about a man being chosen? Why not? I'm not saying he's a bad choice. I'm just pointing out that Bush may have factored this choice in. And I'm curious how firmly he will stand by his man when the left goes at him.
Sure people should feel good, but to get it right: feel good about THEIR accomplishment. This is our chance, as many are saying. They are saddled up and ready to fight. The question I have, is Bush ready to fight as well? I'm not so sure.