Bill Kristol (my fav conservative columnist) on the Miers nomination:

"Miers is undoubtedly a decent and competent person. But her selection will unavoidably be judged as reflecting a combination of cronyism and capitulation on the part of the president."

Disappointed, Depressed and Demoralized

In quick searches, this is the best rebuttal I've found:

She's No Roberts

She's a Bush family crony with no legitimate qualifications, other than the tokenism that comes with being female. I liked Roberts, but this woman's nomination should be rescinded.

When your down sometimes, you're really out.

I'm thinking it was the whole failed social security intiative that started Bush on this path.

I hope they aren't really behind the scenes believing that nonsense of just calling balls and strikes. Rarely are supreme court decisions unanimous. That's why there are nine. So, they can't tie. Saying it's the difference between balls and strikes is like saying the only reason we don't ever only have all justices vote one way is because they aren't up there simply interpretting the law.

The only silver lining I'm seeing in this whole thing is that I can't believe this lady is that conservative. She gave money to the Democratic party in the 80's. economically I'm conservative. But, just don't think the judicial branch makes that many economic decisions. As a conspiracy theory, oculd this possibly have been the best polically acceptable way for Bush to have maintained the current balance on the court? And, that's what he was really trying to do?

Anyone else think she looks like Linda McMahon of WWE fame?

Not until now I didn't. Miers should ask Linda if she can wear that leather jacket to her confirmation hearings. Kind of gives a sexy edge even to an old woman.