Harry Reid is a liar.
Reid is trying to split the conservatives by pretending that he is happy with Miers. He even made it a point to say she had donated to Gore (we know the truth of that, it was in '88 when he ran for Prez as a DLC-type, pro-life Dem, and it was her FIRM that donated) and that spoke well of her. We are supposed to think that wink wink, Harry knows somehow that she is a lib, or at least not the strict constructionist Bush he absolutely knows her to be.
I am not the fool Harry Reid thinks I am. However, looks like his ploy is working with many, many who claim to be on our side.
The donation to Gore was brought up by a reporter, not by Reid. I saw the exchange when he was standing with Ms. Miers on Monday. As for the probabtive value of the donation, I think it's negligible - but not because I believe your assertion that the donation was "by the firm." Individual donors are required to disclose the name of their employer.
I also don't mistake Senator Reid's statements as supportive of her becoming a Supreme Court Justice. He said she was not on the "must filibuster" list, and went on to deliver a summary of her career, as well as noting that she is very personable, and that she promptly answers telephone messages. His "support" of the nomination has no substance, yet.
However, looks like his ploy is working with many, many who claim to be on our side.
Conservatives don't need any help from Reid to split. The vast majority of FR posts are superficial criticisms and comments, and don't reflect how any issue will be resolved on the merits. That is, I think the "split" perceived here is also superficial and/or fleeting. What matters is the votes on election day; and any influence active constituents (read "$$$$$" and votes) have with their Senators on the confirmation matter.