Miers' mires
Contrary to popular belief in some circles, conservatives do not eat their young.
Judging by the reports and commentary since Harriet Miers withdrew her name from consideration for Justice O'Connor's job, you would not know it. Some sources contend that a schism in the conservative base led to the withdrawal.
I am not a card-carrying member of the religious right, so I cannot be sure about that. Like everything else, politics is a question of the moment. If conservatives' choices are between Bush and Gore, they still take Bush and pat each other on the back for their fine choice. But if their choices are between Miers and ... well, not Miers, then the answer becomes fragmented.
Some folks are blaming Miers' lack of charismatic candlepower. Could be. I still do not have a feeling for her.
My guy is still Dave Brewer. And failing Dave, me. Keep your fingers crossed (either way, depending on how you feel about that prospect).
Judging by the reports and commentary since Harriet Miers withdrew her name from consideration for Justice O'Connor's job, you would not know it. Some sources contend that a schism in the conservative base led to the withdrawal.
I am not a card-carrying member of the religious right, so I cannot be sure about that. Like everything else, politics is a question of the moment. If conservatives' choices are between Bush and Gore, they still take Bush and pat each other on the back for their fine choice. But if their choices are between Miers and ... well, not Miers, then the answer becomes fragmented.
Some folks are blaming Miers' lack of charismatic candlepower. Could be. I still do not have a feeling for her.
My guy is still Dave Brewer. And failing Dave, me. Keep your fingers crossed (either way, depending on how you feel about that prospect).
posted by Derek the Great at 11:05 AM
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