This poll question, and the GOP party hacks, are attempting to focus all attention on the nominee, while avoiding questions of political fallout.
Does this nomination advance conservatism? Does this nomination energize the base? Do you think this nomination will cause more, or fewer voters to pull for the GOP in 2006? 2008? Does timidity in addresing Senate dysfunction energise the conservatives?
"Does this nomination advance conservatism? Does this nomination energize the base? Do you think this nomination will cause more, or fewer voters to pull for the GOP in 2006? 2008? Does timidity in addresing Senate dysfunction energise the conservatives?"
Ouch! Those are the tough questions, and I don't like the answers.
Since Harriet Miers is SO unknown, (and that has it's advantages, but it also has it's DISadvantages with the base), nobody knows, except that GWB claims that HE knows, so I believe that Harriet will face a tough confirmation, and if she hangs in there, will likely get confirmed, but she might "recuse" herself from this nomination because of all the "republican" heat. The ultimate answer to your questions is "?". But she is very divisive to the base. I personally believe that there are more acceptable nominees available. However, maybe some of these have declined?