Some Conservatives Not Thrilled by Miers

MSNBC ^ | 10/3/05

[gopwinsin04]

The idea that Bush might nominate Miers to the high court did not spark immediate enthusiasm from one conservative lega scholar, John Eastman of the Claremont Institute.

'If he wants to give her judical experience, why doesn't he nominate her to the Fifth Circut Court of Appeals.?' Eastman is a former Law clerk to Justice Thomas.

[RockinRight]

Some Conservatives Not Thrilled by Miers

Understatement of the year?

[Lunatic Fringe]

She used to be a Democrat, contributed to Clinton and Gore. I'm not happy with this choice either.

[Shaka]

Understatement, I am pissed. This wishy, washy stealth b.s. has to stop. Blind trust for something we do not know about, why walk past all those great conservative judges? Does'nt make sense.

[Mount Athos]

I am a loyal Bush fan, and I say kick the plug on this abomination of a nomination.

[ClearCase_guy]

'The nomination of Harriet Miers has not rid us of the repugnant situation that a jurist with a clear and distinguished record will not be nominated for higher service. This nomination did not rid us of the apprehension of stealth nominees.'

That is certainly one of my biggest concerns. For almost 20 years, no Conservative with a track record has been a safe nominee, no matter how accomplished and honorable they are. It was time to have that fight. Bush flinched.

[Always Right]

Bush's aproval Ratings over the next week....45%.....42%.....39%.....35%

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

This isn't what I helped campaign for, as a volunteer; and it's not what I supported, with numerous (and substantial) cash donations.

[grassboots.org]

The Senator, Governor or House Member who most vocally opposes her nomination will be the front running conservative alternative to McCain and Giuliani in 2008.

[Always Right]

That is certainly one of my biggest concerns. For almost 20 years, no Conservative with a track record has been a safe nominee, no matter how accomplished and honorable they are.

Yep, but there is no problem getting ACLU activists nominated to the highest court in the land. When will the GOP learn to fight?

[podkane]

Understatement, I am pissed. This wishy, washy stealth b.s. has to stop. Blind trust for something we do not know about, why walk past all those great conservative judges? Does'nt make sense.

Word has it that both Sandra Day O'Connor and Laura Bush wanted a woman. But why choose this one? Certainly the Federalist Society could have recommended at least a dozen. Why does this president feel he has to appease a completely impotent Dem. minority?

[grassboots.org]

45%.....42%.....39%.....35%....31%....26%

[ottersnot]

Ditto. Why?. We all want the same thing. An originalist that will not turn into Souter. Some of us are much more reluctant to trust in an unknown. And why should we have to trust in an unknown?. There are SOOOOO many qualified female judges out there right now. And she is 60 years old.
Why not stack the court for years to come? Is there something wrong with that?. I think W wants the same thing,
but, why go so far to avoid a fight, and give up so many years of potential bench time? I just don't understand the strategery here.

[dennisw]

Understatement, I am pissed. This wishy, washy stealth b.s. has to stop. Blind trust for something we do not know about, why walk past all those great conservative judges? Does'nt make sense.

Sure it makes sense. GWBush poll numbers are down and the MSM is an arm of the Donks. Will spin anti Bush every time. If it wasn't Meijers it would be her clone. That's as good as it gets these days

[Terpfen]

She used to be a Democrat

So was Reagan. Wait for more information before you make up your mind.

[possumdawg]

Are you sure this isn't Scappleface or some type of Bush satire? Is this April Fools day and Bush is just trying to instill some humor in our lives?

[Mo1]

Sooooooooooooooooo does this mean Bush isn't a Far Right Wingers like MSNBC likes to claim ???

That's It! .. I'm voting for Hellary in 08

[TXBSAFH]

I am sadly in that group, I was hoping for better from GW. He had the perfect opportunity to shore up the base and do the right thing. I have yet to see a real and credible reason to support this person.

[Smartaleck]

"So was Reagan. Wait for more information before you make up your mind."

Finally, a voice of reason and restraint to not jump to conclusions. Phil Graham, Strom, Dems also.

[Sam Cree]

"Why does this president feel he has to appease a completely impotent Dem. minority?"

That's what Republicans do. They all got elected by mistake, so they have to make sure nobody figures out that they are conservative.