October 27, 2005
Harriet Miers Withdraws
Probably for the best. I get the impression she was about to get steamrolled during senate confirmation.
With the Plame investigation heating up and Miers obvious lack of base support this was a self inflicted struggle the administration did not need. Let’s hope they will make a more appropriate choice next time. The base is itching to back Bush on a true conservative nominee with a background.
From what I have been able to determine from events, Miers was about to be ambushed in Senate confirmation hearings by democrats over the cronyism, Texas lottery, James Dobson and demands for privileged executive discussions with Bush on policy decisions. Bush may have dodged a bullet here. The democrats had way too much information with which to make this a circus. Many on the left are also dismayed because they worry a true conservative will now be nominated. Let’s hope Bush doesn't use this opportunity to nominate Gonzales in retaliation. This can all become a bad memory with the right choice.
I hope the Miers supporters show the party unity they complained the Miers critics didn't. It is no time for sour grapes.
Posted by Sid at October 27, 2005 06:05 AM | Supreme Court
