[TheDon]

I think that was the point in nominating someone who isn't already part of the "club". Peer pressure cuts both ways. It always helps to have people who can exert peer pressure in the "right" way.

[workerbee]

It always helps to have people who can exert peer pressure in the "right" way.

I don't see how Miers brings anything to the table in this regard at the Supreme Court. I think the hope is that she will be a reliable follower of Thomas and Scalia.