Harriet E. Miers formally withdraws in letter to Whitehouse

Konovalov · 10-27-05, 08:07 AM

The pressure was too much. Miers has withdrawn herself as nominee to the Supreme Court. And the pressure that forced this outcome came from within Bush's own political party rather than from the democrats.

This could be the least of the bad news today with most tipping that there will be indictments issued probably today against senior Whitehouse officials over the CIA leak case. President Bush has been severely let down by those closest to him and perhaps even the Vice President Cheney has questions to answer. We will all know soon enough who is indicted and just how bad this will become for this administration.

Torpedo Fodder · 10-27-05, 11:58 AM

Given the infighting Meirs' nomination produced among the Republicans in Congress, I wonder if Bush "convinced" her to withdraw and "take a hit for the team".

Anyway, I wonder who Bush will nominate next? Gonzales?

Type941 · 10-27-05, 12:09 PM

Well... Democracy at its best, nothing more to say.

Konovalov · 10-27-05, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Torpedo Fodder

Given the infighting Meirs' nomination produced among the Republicans in Congress, I wonder if Bush "convinced" her to withdraw and "take a hit for the team".

I thought the same thing. Of course there is no way we could say that for certain unless either Bush, somone in the inner circle or Meirs herself reveals this down the track. Bush and Meirs are very close friends. I think Meirs just looked at the whole political situation regarding the various scandals such as the CIA leak inquiry along with Delay and Frists legal problems and thuoght enough is enough. And no doubt that the Bush Administration didn't try to talk Meirs' out of her decision.

Onkel Neal · 10-31-05, 06:49 PM

well, now things get really interesting!

tycho102 · 10-31-05, 08:57 PM

Yeah, one stealth is all he was expecting, which is why he stuffed the Chief in there, first. I hope this one with Alito gets physical. I hope there's some fistfights in the Senate, like back in the old days (1850's). Leahy has just pretty much given this guy the finger.

Honestly, I didn't have any problem with Miers. Quite the contrary, in fact. I pretty much figure the entire Congress voted her down because she would have completely screwed up everybody's established network, much like Jesse Ventura did up in Minnesota.

I've always been one for the stirring up the old folks home...

10-27-05, 08:07 AM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Harriet E. Miers formally withdraws in letter to Whitehouse The pressure was too much. Miers has withdrawn herself as nominee to the Supreme Court. And the pressure that forced this outcome came from within Bush's own political party rather than from the democrats. This could be the least of the bad news today with most tipping that there will be indictments issued probably today against senior Whitehouse officials over the CIA leak case. President Bush has been severely let down by those closest to him and perhaps even the Vice President Cheney has questions to answer. We will all know soon enough who is indicted and just how bad this will become for this administration. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

10-27-05, 11:58 AM	#2
Torpedo Fodder Ensign Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 234 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Given the infighting Meirs' nomination produced among the Republicans in Congress, I wonder if Bush "convinced" her to withdraw and "take a hit for the team". Anyway, I wonder who Bush will nominate next? Gonzales? __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war. "Those who turn their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't"

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Type941 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: U-52 Posts: 1,270 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Well... Democracy at its best, nothing more to say. __________________ Sink the Bismarck SH3 Movie

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	well, now things get really interesting!

10-31-05, 08:57 PM	#6
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, one stealth is all he was expecting, which is why he stuffed the Chief in there, first. I hope this one with Alito gets physical. I hope there's some fistfights in the Senate, like back in the old days (1850's). Leahy has just pretty much given this guy the finger. Honestly, I didn't have any problem with Miers. Quite the contrary, in fact. I pretty much figure the entire Congress voted her down because she would have completely screwed up everybody's established network, much like Jesse Ventura did up in Minnesota. I've always been one for the stirring up the old folks home...