Why didn't Bush wait for same day as indictment to withdraw Miers?

[kentuck]

Would it have looked too obvious or did they think it was going to be today? And the Miers story would detract somewhat from the indictments, especially within his own base. But, we could guess that if the indictments come out tomorrow, the right-wing will be more interested in discussing who they want next on the Court, rather than the CIA Leak story? So, this is a good detraction for the Republicans, it seems.

[eShirl]

1. he's dumb. n/t

[rucky]

2. maybe he did.

the day is young.

[rodeodance]

3. so he can make an anouncement of a new nominee in the midst of the

Fitz announcements. devide the media attention--and ours. smart move.

[CanOfWhoopAss]

4. The wacko replacement nominee is slated for that time slot. Along with...

The ensuing filibuster nuclear option debate as a result of the wingnut nomination.

[kentuck]

5. So the Democrats should be putting out the message .....

that he should pick a moderate woman for the Court? That cuts their options for right-wingers by 50% - simply by insisting on a woman candidate. But, that would be better than a Theodore Olsen. So Democrats should start insisting that the president should look for a competent and moderate woman for the Court. That would be the smart politcal move right now, but they should insist that he not put up any right-wingers like Janice Rogers Brown.

[bigbrother05]

6. He's trigger happy

jumped the gun, so we best watch out, for what is coming next.

[ed murrow]

7. Its all about being below the fold

Fitzgerald will release his findings on Friday when every paper is still talking about Miers

And by the weekend we will forget anything ever happened

It was just a bad dream

[Cha]

8. Tomorrow, he's going to

"survey" the hurricane sights..that should be good for some photo ops.

[converted_democrat]

9. I firmly believe they thought it would be today.......n/t

[BOHICA06]

10. Because he knows ....

there won't be any indictments and wants to see the MSM feed on itself all weekend.

[Ernesto]

11. Because he's a strong & resolute leader......

Because he has "political capital & he's going to spend it"...
Because he is a "uniter, not a divider"....
Because "social security is bankrupt"...
Because of the "mission accomplished"...
Because "You're doing a heck of a job Brownie"....
Etc., etc., etc.....