Miers statement from DNC [View All]

[MaineDem]

The radical right wing of the Republican Party killed the Harriet Miers
nomination. Apparently, Ms. Miers did not satisfy those who want to
pack the Supreme Court with rigid ideologues.

The only voices heard in this process were those of the far right; Ms.
Miers wasn't even given a chance to speak for herself before the Senate
Judiciary Committee. The President should listen to all Americans, not
just extreme elements of his own party.

Ms. Miers was the managing partner of a major Texas law firm and the
first woman president of the Texas Bar Association. In those roles she
was a strong supporter of law firm diversity policies and a leader in
promoting legal services for the poor. These credentials are not good
enough for the right wing extremists: they want a nominee with a proven
record of supporting their skewed goals.

In choosing a replacement for Ms. Miers, President Bush should not
reward the bad behavior of his right wing base. He should reject the
demands of a few extremists and choose a justice who will protect the
constitutional rights of all Americans.

(I got this via email)