Why No Evangelical Justice? Jul 24, 2009
Bush II tried to close the Evangelical gap with Harriet Miers, but conservatives opposed her as unqualified. Republicans should now be searching for highly qualified Evangelical Christian judges and constitutional scholars, women as well as men -- and, when falsely accused of being "anti-Hispanic" or "anti-woman," ought to reply: "What do you liberals have against white Christians, man or woman, not to have named one in 45 years?". (Human Events Online)
White House Won't Say Who Prepared Sotomayor Jul 23, 2009
The nomination of then-White House Counsel Harriet Miers failed in 2005 in part because she performed poorly in practice sessions. But the sessions also help identify which law firms, interest groups and academics hold the most sway with an administration because only a handful of lawyers from outside government participate. (Law.com)
Behind The Polls: A Craving For Truth Jul 23, 2009
You'd never know it from her overwhelmingly adoring media, but Judge Sonia Sotomayor has the highest negatives of any Supreme Court nominee in more than two decades, with the lone exception of the quickly aborted Harriet Miers pick of 2005. The latest Gallup poll, asking "Would you like to see the Senate vote in favor of Sotomayor serving on the Supreme Court, or not?" found 55% of the public favoring her confirmation, but a high 36% opposing her. (Investors Business Daily)
Talking Points Jul 17, 2009
And didn't President Bush want to appoint Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court. Last time I looked, she is not a white man. (Fox News)
Firefighter to Testify Against Sotomayor Jul 12, 2009
Jeeze, you'd think Republicans had never defended Harriet Miers. by UnionDame July 9, 2009 12:10 PM PDT. (CBS News)
Jon Kyl charting GOP strategy on Sotomayor court nomination Jul 10, 2009
Kyl's growing clout on judicial matters was drawing national attention by 2005, when his lack of enthusiasm for Bush's Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers likely contributed to her withdrawal as a candidate. Kyl demanded an apology from Time after the newsmagazine singled him out as "the man most responsible" for dooming Miers' chances, but he did acknowledge questioning her qualifications. (AZCentral -- News)
The Secret of Palin's Staying Power Jul 10, 2009
Harriet Miers was not their idea of a Supreme Court justice. She was, they noted, intellectually undistinguished, ill-qualified for the job, lacking impeccable conservative credentials and inept in handling basic constitutional questions. (Townhall.com)
Rove testifies on prosecutor firings Jul 9, 2009
Former President George W. Bush asserted executive privilege for Rove and former White House lawyer Harriet Miers and refused to let them testify. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rove Being Grilled By Conyers on Attorneys Jul 9, 2009
But on March 4, Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers agreed to testify under oath about the firings. Committee staffers interviewed Miers in June. (Newsmax)
Supreme Court should reflect make-up of country Jun 30, 2009
Karl Rove called her the Democratic version of Harriet Miers, once considered by the party of No to be too dumb to serve on the Supreme Court, even though she was nominated and supported by President George W. Bush. This was back in the days of wine and roses, when, for a brief moment, President Bush and Karl Rove were looking for a woman to add to the Supreme Court. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
U.S. Attorney Firings 'No. 1 on the Hit Parade' at House Judiciary Committee Jun 27, 2009
Mincberg said the documents produced through remain confidential (for now) but said on-the-record depositions of Karl Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers will be made public. Miers met with House Judiciary staff earlier this month behind closed doors, according to published reports. (Law.com)
Bullish days for loyal ex-Bushies Jun 23, 2009
Meanwhile, Harriet Miers, who served Bush from 2001to 2007 as staff secretary, deputy chief of staff, and counsel to the president - and whose Supreme Court bid crashed and burned in 2005 - returned to Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell in May 2007 to serve as a member of the law firm's "Litigation and Public Policy sections". That firm is also home to Karin Torgerson, a partner who served as special assistant to president Bush, one of several White House positions she held from 2003-2005. (Asia Times Online)
much more. Monday, June 22, 2009 Jun 22, 2009
Meanwhile, Harriet Miers, who served Bush from 2001-2007 as staff secretary, deputy chief of staff, and counsel to the president -- and whose Supreme Court bid crashed and burned in 2005 -- returned to Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell in May 2007 to as a member of the law firm's "Litigation and Public Policy sections." That firm is also home to Karin Torgerson, a partner who served as special assistant to President George W. Bush, one of several White House positions she held from 2003-2005. Next... (Salon)
Senators: Sotomayor strong in interviews Jun 16, 2009
Former President George W. Bush withdrew his nomination of Harriet Miers shortly after an awkward dispute she had with Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, then the Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Is Sotomayor the New Alito? Jun 5, 2009
Now that the insulting question of whether Sonia Sotomayor is just another Harriet Miers has subsided, a new one arises: Does Barack Obama's nominee have more in common with conservative justice Sam Alito. Liberals opposed Alito far more strenuously than they did current Chief Justice and George W. Bush nominee John Roberts. (Slate)
Sotomayor Comes Calling On Senators Jun 3, 2009
She was looked upon more positively than any of three Supreme Court nominees President George W. Bush put forward over four months in 2005: Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Samuel Alito and Harriet Miers, who withdrew from consideration. Roberts, the most popular of the three in polling at the time, was supported for confirmation by 47 percent, and 25 percent had a favorable impression of him. (CBS News)
Most Favor Sotomayor Confirmation, Poll Says Jun 3, 2009
The Senate confirmed Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, but Harriet Miers withdrew from consideration under pressure from conservatives who generally supported Bush. Of the three, Roberts had the highest favorable rating, 25 percent, and the most support for confirmation, 47 percent of those polled. (Click2Houston, TX)
505 comments Jun 3, 2009
" He has nominated Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor to become the first Hispanic on the court. Sotomayor is the liberals equivalent of Harriet Miers. Only her most ardent supporters would claim she is of Supreme Court caliber or intellect. Ignoring her liberalism for the moment, she is the Harold Carswell unintellectual sort of judge that lawyers run into all the time. Should we accept mediocrity in the cause of diversity? Obama has essentially said that Sotomayor was picked on the basis of... (Human Events Online)
Sotomayor preps as Senate courtship awaits Jun 2, 2009
When Alito was named, Senate aides had virtually no preparation for delving into his record, since he was hastily chosen to replace Harriet Miers, the White House counsel whom Bush initially picked for the seat. Several previously scheduled holiday vacations also delayed Alito's hearings, Democrats point out. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Child of Grievance Jun 1, 2009
When Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced his June retirement, President Obama said he would nominate a replacement who had empathy for the people whose cases he heard, and brought understanding to the court. Obama said, I will seek someone who understands that justice isn't about some abstract legal theory or footnote in a casebook; it is also about how our laws affect the daily realities of people's lives -- whether they can make a living and care for their families, whether they feel... (Human Events Online)
Confirmation should be about qualifications May 31, 2009
In 2005, the process quickly revealed that George W. Bush nominee Harriet Miers was ill-suited for the position of Supreme Court Justice, because of her evident lack of familiarity with constitutional law. Her ultimate decision to withdraw from the confirmation process was the right course for everyone. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Supreme Court choice draws strong reactions among local observers May 29, 2009
MrT wrote on May 27, 2009 4:28 PM:" oh... and xdfed... she saw about 100 cases a year, for about 17 years. So, let's do the math (I'm sure you'll need a calculator). That's a total of 1700 cases roughly. So, xdfred, do you REALLY think that Judge Sotomayor has had over 850-ish rulings overturned?Give me a break! She was confirmed TWICE by republican legislators. TWICE!Get over it, you guys lost and now we get to pick our supreme court justice. She's a legit judge, legit experience, very legit... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
On healthcare, Obama pushes for fast action May 29, 2009
Compared with similar reaction polls immediately after former President George W. Bush nominated John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court, Roberts and Sotomayor received the highest marks, and Alito and Miers the lowest, Gallup said. Roberts and Alito won confirmation, while Miers withdrew under fire. (Boston Globe)
Careful review needed for court nominee May 28, 2009
It's a far cry from the last woman nominee, Harriet Miers, who was rejected in part because she had no judicial experience. Sotomayor also has compelling personal credentials. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shapiro: Sotomayor pick not based on merit May 28, 2009
Again, this does not mean that Sotomayor is unqualified to be a judge -- or less qualified to be a Supreme Court justice than, say, Harriet Miers. It also does not detract from the history she would make as the first Hispanic Supreme Court nominee -- if you don't count Benjamin Cardozo, a descendant of Portuguese Jews. (CNN -- US)
Dorf: Why Obama picked a judge May 28, 2009
Harriet Miers was not an elected official, but her experience in politics appealed to President Bush, until her nomination was scuttled by questions about her qualifications and ideology. Obama was rumored to have considered Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm for Justice David Souter's seat. (CNN -- US)
The Conservative Case for Sonia Sotomayor May 28, 2009
Despite questions about her decisions, yes (certainly more so than Harriet Miers). Will she vote as Souter did on Roe and other divisive social issues, her vaunted empathy extending only to those people who happen to be walking around. (CBS News)
Readers react May 28, 2009
Bush's pal Harriet Miers was picked for political and personal reasons, though luckily they failed to get her nominated. CG, San Francisco, CA, USA. (BBC News -- Americas)
Supreme Court Nominee's Path Looks Clear May 27, 2009
Bush attempted to name his legal counsel Harriet Miers, but withdrew her nomination amid criticism from conservatives that she was not qualified. Another potential Bush nominee, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, faced intense opposition from both parties and was embroiled in controversies over the firing of eight federal prosecutors and his contributions to the administration's policies on torture. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama Taps Sonia Sotomayor For High Court May 27, 2009
At least, that was the upshot of the early round of brickbats thrown Sotomayor's way on Fox this morning by the likes of Karl (Harriet Miers) Rove, Brian Kilmeade, and Megan Kelly. But it's been more than just Fox. (CBS News)
UM professors react to selection for Supreme Court May 27, 2009
His previous nominee, Harriet Miers, withdrew from the race largely for political reasons; Republicans questioned her ideology and Democrats made no indication that they would support her. Lopach said Obama's choice might seem highly predictable on the surface, but there are certain factors that could make the confirmation more complicated than it seems. (Missoulian, MT)
Sotomayor nomination: No smoking gun May 27, 2009
Sotomayors resume doesnt just look good compared to Harriet Miers. Sotomayor has more than 10 years on the appeals court by contrast, the current chief justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, had two years as a judge on the D.C. Circuit before being nominated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Supreme stats: 108 men among 110 justices May 21, 2009
In 2005, Bush nominated a woman, Harriet Miers, to take O'Connor's spot. But Miers withdrew from consideration under criticism from the president's conservative allies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Liberals Hope to Win After String of Court Losses May 19, 2009
During President George W. Bush's administration, the Democratic-aligned interest groups mobilized against Roberts and Alito as well as Harriet Miers, whose nomination was ultimately doomed by conservative opposition rather than liberal attacks. In recent years, they clashed heatedly with Democrats as well as Republicans. (Newsmax)
The News in 2 Minutes (37) May 17, 2009
Lawyers for the Democratic-led panel argued in court documents that Bush s chief of staff, Josh Bolten, and former White House counsel Harriet Miers are not protected from subpoenas last year that sought information about the dismissals. The legal filing came in lawsuit that pits the legislative branch against the executive in a fight over a president s powers. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rove Faces Questions Over U.S. Attorneys May 16, 2009
Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers also have agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee under oath about the firings in closed depositions. As president, Bush had fought attempts to force them to testify. (Time.com)
Questions, answers on picking high court nominee May 15, 2009
Harriet Miers, his White House counsel and longtime loyal aide, ultimately dropped out under fire from conservatives who criticized her for having thin credentials on constitutional law and no proven record as a judicial conservative. Bush's other two nominees, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, were widely regarded as having solidly conservative records as judges and Republican administration officials before that. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Should the GOP steer right to regain momentum? Two Views May 7, 2009
Overlooked in much of the commentary about President Bush s dramatic slide in polls was that while Katrina started it, it escalated out of control when conservatives felt betrayed by the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination. Today, many voters still do not trust the Republican Party to remain true to its core principles once they recapture power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
An Unnatural Woman May 6, 2009
Think of all the single, childless women in positions of prominence who have been "rumored to be gay." Janet Reno, Harriet Miers, and Condoleezza Rice, for starters. The very much married Hillary Clinton is practically the only one who can proudly, casually say that she marches in Gay Pride parades, although rumors that she was a lesbian have. (Slate)
A little double dose of travelin’ music May 2, 2009
Harriet Miers is a man ... Harriet Miers understands the law. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Abolish the White House Counsel Apr 28, 2009
But if Craig succeeds in restoring the office tarnished by Alberto Gonzales and Harriet Miers, he will paradoxically create the conditions for another wave of illegality. The White House counsel appointed by the next president could use the prestige Craig has accumulated to issue opinions that will serve as get-out-of-jail-free cards for future illegal acts. (Slate)
Change Agent Hasn't Much Changed Law Apr 28, 2009
The White House also wisely agreed to end a stalemate over "executive privilege" by brokering a complicated deal that helps hand unto the House Judiciary Committee the hides of former Bush officials Karl Rove and Harriet Miers for testimony about their role in the still unresolved U.S. Attorney scandal. The Justice Department has begun to repair its own house, ripped to its foundation by the partisan incompetence of the Alberto Gonzales era. (CBS News)
Dilemma for Obama and the Dems: Look Forward or Back? Apr 28, 2009
And then there are the depositions before the House Judiciary Committee from three top former Bush Administration officials, Karl Rove, Harriet Miers and Josh Bolten, relating to the U.S. Attorney firings, which the Obama Administration is doing its level best to ignore. "For Obama, there is no great plus in looking back and trying to make the Democrats' adversaries from the Bush years pay with an extra pound of flesh," says Norman Ornstein, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. (Time.com)
Judge rules Bush can be deposed over library suit Apr 18, 2009
The plaintiffs have obtained statements from top SMU officials and former White House counsel Harriet Miers, who answered questions under oath for hours. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Justice Department's Public Integrity section questioned over Stevens dismissal Apr 4, 2009
They plan to question President George W. Bush's one-time aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers. Last year, the Public Integrity section quieted some of the criticism from Democratic partisans when it brought criminal charges against Stevens, the Senate's senior Republican. (Juneau Empire)
Small Forward Mar 21, 2009
O'Connor, who won't say whom she voted for in the presidential election, also refuses to share her views on Harriet Miers' nomination to the court: "Her nomination was withdrawn before I had time to think anything," she says. O'Connor resists the label of feminist, instead preferring to be called "a fair judge and a hard worker.". (Slate)
2 interviewed for U.S. attorney post Mar 12, 2009
Former top Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers last week agreed to testify under oath before a congressional committee addressing the firings. The U.S. attorney process also came under scrutiny in Montana, with Sens. (Missoulian, MT)
Obama, Bush Secret-Keeper Mar 7, 2009
Picking its way warily through a minefield of secrecy and privacy claims, the Obama administration this week released produced in the Office of Legal Counsel (while holding back others that are being sought) and whereby Karl Rove and Harriet Miers will finally testify about the U.S. attorney firings (but not publicly). Meanwhile, the administration clings to its bizarre decision to hold fast to the Bush administration's all-encompassing view of the "state secrets" privilege, and the deployed to... (Slate)
End the nonsense, make Rove testify Mar 6, 2009
Advocates of open government might think the recent agreement to get Karl Rove and Harriet Miers to testify before Congress is a big victory. But a close look at the details presents another picture and leads to the troubling conclusion that President Obama missed a key opportunity to truly separate himself from Bush era claims of broad privileges and absolute immunity. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Bush aides to testify on US attorney firings Mar 5, 2009
Adviser Karl Rove (left) and former White House counsel Harriet Miers agreed to speak to a House committee ... The Bush White House had fought attempts to force Karl Rove and Harriet Miers to testify, and the agreement - steered by aides to President Obama - ended that constitutional standoff with Congress. (Boston Globe)
'Truth Commission'? GOP says forget it Mar 5, 2009
Former top Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers will be questioned initially behind closed doors, but they may be asked to testify in public later. The documents released Monday by the Justice Department showed the Bush administration determined that certain constitutional rights would not apply as the U.S. stepped up its response to terrorism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Rove, Miers to Testify in Probe of U.S. Attorney Firings Mar 5, 2009
Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers will testify before the House Judiciary Committee in connection with a congressional investigation into the , according to an agreement announced Wednesday by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr., D-Mich. The agreement ends a over the executive's power to shield current and former aides from congressional subpoenas. (Law.com)
Executive Privilege Agreement: Win-Win-Win Mar 5, 2009
The deal that finally delivers Karl Rove and Harriet Miers into Rep. John Conyers Congressional den of inquiry came about because neither the Obama Administration, nor the Congress, wanted to risk creating bad legal precedent about the scope of the privilegefederal law that might be political convenient now, but which could hinder future administrations (or even this one, a few years down the road). (CBS News)
Rove, Miers Will Testify Over Atty Firings Mar 5, 2009
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers have agreed to testify before Congress under oath concerning the firings of U.S. attorneys, allegedly for political reasons, during the Bush administration. The two will testify before the House Judiciary Committee in transcribed depositions. (CBS News)
Miers, Rove will testify to Judiciary Mar 5, 2009
Former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers will provide private, on-the-record interviews to the House Judiciary Committee for the panel s investigation of alleged politicization at the Justice Department, under a deal worked out Wednesday. The interviews would be done behind closed doors but transcribed and released to the public, a source familiar with the arrangement said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Pelosi: Rove and Miers Testifying Before Judiciary Committee is a Victory for the Constitution and Rule of Law Mar 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on today's agreement between the former Bush Administration and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. in which Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers will testify on matters related to the dismissal and retention of U.S. Attorneys ... "The agreement for Karl Rove and Harriet Miers to testify upholds a fundamental principle: no one is above the law and Congressional subpoenas... (PR Newswire)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Mar 5, 2009
Rove and Harriet Miers to speak on firings of U.S. Attorneys. Sasha and Malia come home to big suprise: swing set. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
D.C. Circuit Grants Obama (Another) Extension in Subpoena Case Feb 24, 2009
The briefing schedule has changed three times in the last two weeks, after two motions by the Justice Department for more time to allow for an out-of-court settlement in the House of Representatives' lawsuit against former White House counsel Harriet Miers and chief of staff Joshua Bolten. The Justice Department now has until March 4 to file its opening brief in the case. (Law.com)
Mormons at the Door Feb 20, 2009
The alliance has become so natural that evangelicals were willing to reject co-religionist Harriet Miers as a nominee for the Supreme Court in favor of the more qualified Catholic Samuel Alito. The same process of assimilation into the social conservative movement may be taking place for Mormons. (The American Conservative)
Life for March Feb 8, 2009
After Bush picked Harriet Miers, his popularity never got above 40 percent because he promised pro-life judges. He insists that pro-lifers are committed to only one goal: The sole issue is this: we want abortion ended. (The American Conservative)
Should race or gender have a major role in Senate appointments? Feb 8, 2009
Harriet Miers anyone. Mr. Toads Wild Ride is certainly a new phrase. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
