[conservativecorner]

"It may well be that Miers, or someone like her, is all that can be supported by the Rinos. But was the election of '04 about what we think we can squeak through??"


Wonderful point, and something that many on this thread have conveniently forgotten.

[Just A Nobody]

"It may well be that Miers, or someone like her, is all that can be supported by the Rinos. But was the election of '04 about what we think we can squeak through??"
Wonderful point, and something that many on this thread have conveniently forgotten.

So what do you two suggest? Shall the President put up someone all the talking heads approve of and be soundly defeated by the SINators. Then we have NO judge or continual fighting for another judge.

Speaking only for myself - I trust the President more than any of the pundits, presstitutes, media at large (no offense Tony) or most especially ANY person in Congress at this time. JMHO

[SE Mom]

I admit to being very mixed on this nomination. I love our president- I've trusted him when it wasn't easy to do so. I come to this as the mom of an active-duty combat soldier who's been to Iraq.

I pay attention to politics and current events, attempting to inform myself and come to conclusions based on facts.

My personal choice for this spot was Brown- I was REALLY disappointed when she- or someone like her- wasn't nominated. Then I began to listen..read..learn about Miers.
I can't say that I'm thrilled with anything I've learned- but no RED flags have gone up for me either.

What I am learning is how challenging a task it is to try being objective when my personal inclination is to support this president.

I'm still on the fence about this nominee- but I've learned a great deal this week- about how I think and reach conclusions.

[Republican Red]

I still think Miers can be a reliable conservative VOTE on the bench. I still think she is a candidate for that reason only.

The next candidate will be Luttig, Alito or McConnell. No more pressure for the female/minority. Hopefully it will be before 2006. They can be the candidates to reshape the court.

Why it wasn't this time around? Too many Rinos and too many important issues coming before the Court. The VOTE is needed now. The reshaping the court is needed long term.

If the battle is won on partial birth abortion in a few months, all will be forgiven on Miers. The battle will be fought when the army is there to back the President up. Will it be there when the next vacancy occurs? Don't know but probably it won't matter since the President has the votes on the Court and can afford to be riskier.

Is every Supreme Court Justice an intellectual heavy weight? I really don't know that answer. I only read that description heaped on Scalia and now Roberts.