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To: TimF who wrote (9881)	1/26/2006 7:50:25 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) of 541529

I think that is a factor but far from the only one. No matter how much Bush consulted there was no way for him to have an appointment that did not run in to opposition. If he supported a judicial conservative than the Democrats would fight it. If he supported a moderate or a "steal candidate" (Miers has been described as one or the other by different people) than he would have problems with Republicans (although if the candidate was considered highly qualified he would probably get enough Republican votes for the candidate to get in with the help of Democratic votes). Tim, that describes the structural dilemma any president faces. Clinton certainly faced it. Clinton simply addressed it in a more consensual manner than Bush. That should not be surprising. Bush has been a lone rider in a great many of his decisions. Iraq, of course, sticks out. But he is typically a "my way or the highway" sort of guy. It's not surprising that produces opposition, that's vocal. Bush found one way through the dilemma with Roberts. As I recall, as many as half the Dems voted for him. And the hearings were comparatively amicable. So it's hardly an insoluble dilemma.

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