In the face of sustained strenuous opposition from many conservative pundits, Harriet Miers has withdrawn herself from consideration for the Supreme Court seat to which her friend, the President of the United States, had nominated her. Let the fallout begin. She cites the likelihood that demands for White House documents will threaten the separation of powers, but nobody is convinced by the smoke screen. Everyone now is naturally focused on who will replace her as nominee. The President, known for liking to surprise people, could choose someone from the lists published by the pundits who expressed dismay over Miers. You know the names: Michael Luttig, Michael McConell, Janice Rogers Brown, Edith Jones, and a few others. People for the American Way is already crowing  that the White House has surrendered to ultra—conservatives. Harry Reid is citing the "radical right wing" as controlling the President. Far uglier things will certainly be said by others. How long will it be...(Read Full Post)