[N9NACzws]

But this isn't the first time he did this sort of things with those who have been loyal to him. Why is it such a big deal now to people who never really cared before?

Well, I care..

Read (Source)

A White House that once appeared impervious to external stimuli suddenly seemed snakebit. Correspondence released in Texas included a number of gushing cards and letters from Miers to Bush--including a 1997 birthday card in which Miers sounded like a breathless teen in a fan letter, declaring, "You are the best Governor ever--deserving of great respect!"

Ben

[unishisse]

IF Miers does not withdraw of her "own" accord (Bush certainly isn't going to "announce" that he asked her to withdraw) she'll be confirmed.

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[Info-phone]

...According to them, a large portion of the Republican Guard are opposed.

Bad choice of words, I should think. The only "Republican Guards" in history have all been handmaids to dictators...

[slarceSelia]

I just don't like this. Ugh... cronyism.

Ben

Cronyism has been the number one guiding principle in the vast majority of appointments made by GWBush since being sworn in.