Feinstein made a comment like that with respect to Roberts. Others as well.
Correct.
But the difference is, and I believe a BIG one, is that she's on the committee and her comments were after her interview with him. The same with the comments of Durbin or ole Arlen.
However, Rove or anyone at the WH shouldn't be giving secret assurances (leaks) to Dobson (or any group) as to how she'll (Miers) vote on any matter that may come before SCOTUS. That goes directly back to the 'crony, lackey, brown nose, toady' charge and if true -- proves it.
I don't want a toady on SCOTUS. I want some one who will follow the dang Constitution.