Will Harriet Miers Vote to Overturn Bush’s Conspiracy Conviction?

[rndmprsn]

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/1005-25.htm

An angry groundswell has risen against the appointment of George W. Bush’s personal attorney to the US Supreme Court.

One key question must be asked: as a Justice, would she soon be asked to rule on a conspiracy conviction against her present boss?

In light of the new indictments against former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, the question may not be so far fetched...

...Today we hear much hype about how little we know of Harriet Miers’s personal beliefs.

But if ever there were a Supreme Court nominee who is a sure bet to put personal and partisan loyalty above the law, it is Harriet Miers. If ever George W. Bush comes in front of her with a case concerning conspiracy or some other violation of the law, we all know how she will vote.

That’s why Bush chose her. That’s why the Senate must reject her.

[Benhurst]

1. She's an optimist.

But, then, everything looks rosy when you have your nose stuck up Dubya's ass.

[azygous]

4. BINGO!

For my money, that's why he and his buddy Rove selected her. All this business about a "paperless trail" is beside the point. With Bush, It's all about him. He knows he could be in some serious trouble, and this is insurance. Afterall, he does have a history of making sure he has friends in high places to clean up his messes, and this is about as high as you can get.

[bunny planet]

2. I'm sure that's why he wants her in there by Thanksgiving. Just in case.

[longship]

3. Miers' nomination is going to go down in flames.

Reid's move was perfect, a brilliant jujitsu. The Dems don't have to do a thing. The reich wing is foaming at the mouth. She'll not get full Repug support so neocons won't be able to blame the Dems. No fillibuster necessary.

Then, when Chimp nominates a looney toon, the fillibuster is still alive. Beautiful, simply beautiful.