That just about sums it up for me. I hope Miers is as strict a constructionist as is sorely needed on the Court at this point in time. I also hope she has the intellect to navigate the shoals of open ended intrusion of the Courts in every facet of our lives. I just don't see an exceptional candidate in this nomination. Rather a trusted counselor to the President who hopefully satisfies these requirements. Unfortunately, nothing I've seen or heard supports this assumption and I just wish W would stop ignoring the needs of his very supportive base (Immigration, Spending, etc.) and provide some reasonable return on this support.
If she isn't able to fulfill these needs, whether because she is not of sufficient talent, intellect or perseverance, who cares. The result will still be the same and the base will be disappointed once again - Including yours truly. I just think this is a needless risk that could have been eliminated with another choice.