Been a while since i've posted anything, but I was interested in the withdrawal of Harriett Miers and the nomination of Samuel Alito, from the perspective of Senator Harry Reid.
Bush nominates Miers, a name specifically and loudly endorsed by Reid. Miers has many admirable qualities and an impressive resume...just not for the Supreme Court. The nomination is an utter disaster with the President's base and grows increasingly untenable by the moment (in our instant-feedback culture).
Today Bush nominates Alito, a judge deemed by some to be even more impressive than Chief Justice Roberts - a lengthy career as a circuit court judge, several 100-0 confirmations in the Senate, a career as a prosecutor and solicitor. The President's base cheers the choice as one they would willingly go to war over.
Harry Reid is irked because he didn't suggest Alito - in fact, warned the president against Alito.
Frankly, after seeing what Reid's gold-star recommendation of Miers got Bush, the opportunity to say "I got yer list right here, Spunky" has to feel very, very good.
Cry havoc. Happy Halloween.
And, Senator Reid? Boo.
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