If true, is this thin ice re: Article VI, clause 3 of the Constitution ?
The president gets to do the nominating. He chooses those who impress him for a variety of reasons. By "her religion," he meant her dedication and strong beliefs. It had shaped an exemplary character, and the president responded to that.
No, because GWB has not required Harriet to take any type of religious test. This is merely his preference as he is entitled under Sec 2, Clause 2
Well, to be strict, you have to go to the original meaning of "test." It has to do with doctrine, not affiliation. Under the 1678 act, even an Anglican who subscribed to transsubstantiation could not hold public office in England.
Uh NO.