[ekwd]

Who's dictating?

Try those anonymous White House staffers who have been leaking like a sieve since her nomination was announced.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Dictionary definition of 'dictate': to issue commands or orders.

Various people, WH staffers included, might be trying to 'influence' the decision, but no one has denied W's ultimate authority to make it.

[garv]

It's interesting that you blame the Federalist Society for being so nasty to Miers when Leonard Leo, Executive VP of the Federalist Society is on leave to help Miers through the nomination process.