Initially, I opposed the Miers nomination. Then, Dr. Dobson influenced me to support it. Now, I oppose it again after listening to many arguments from other conservatives. With this nomination, a division has occurred in the pro-life ranks. This is sad because any president who sincerely cared about the issue would not have allowed this. I am an evangelical, but I know evangelicals who are pro-life and support a right to choose. Miers may be like this. Of course, I think this would be a contradiction. Bottom line: I oppose the nomination and think pro-life senators should vote against it unless Miers speaks out against Roe at the hearings which is unlikely. Every attempt by conservatives to defeat this nomination should be made.
Conservatives should learn to count.The White House does AND knows who they can count ON. I am not persuaded that there are 50 dependable votes in the Republican caucus.
W is known for lining up his cards before laying down his hand. He understands the importance of having GOP backing in the Senate for any candidate he nominates for confirmation to any post. This requires the cooperation of a lot of Senators, many of whom are male prima donnas, some of whom are posturing to run for his own job. He consults with both sides of the political spectrum in the Senate before making a choice. It is very possible he could not foresee the splintering now occurring. It is very possible Miers was a sixth-rung nominee because W's first five couldn't make it past the Honorables on the GOP side.
So unless she falls on your sword, she has no right to be appointed? Ignorant, arrogant, and totally illogical! No wonder we're called the stupid party.