[kevao]

I think this will come down as a battle between religious and libertarian conservatives.

Yes, Miers is a born-again conservative Christian. That's why Harry Reid is so enthusiastic about her.

[jimbergin]

"Yes, Miers is a born-again conservative Christian. That's why Harry Reid is so enthusiastic about her."

I assume that Reid did not know her conservative Christian background when he suggested her to President Bush. I then think a "light" went on in the President's head that said , WOW!, What an opportunity to nominate someone I know thinks as I do and also do what Reid suggested!

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

That's why Harry Reid is so enthusiastic about her

Reid is just spinning to discourage conservatives. Privately, he's probably defecating in his pants.