Fund Has it Right on Miers

John Fund writes in the Wall Street Journal Tomorrow:

I believe it is almost inevitable that Ms. Miers will withdraw or be defeated. Should that happen, it is important President Bush understand how it really happened. While he acted out of sincerity, the nomination was quickly perceived by many as merely a means to a desired end: getting another vote for his views on the court. While some conservatives backed her because they honestly believed she would rule independently with an understanding of the limited role of judges envisioned by the Founders, that message was drowned out by accusations of cronyism and mediocrity.

Bush picked Miers because he wanted himself on the Court. Unfortunately, for Bush this is to difficult to explain through the normal processes. Thus, the nomination should be withdrawn. I do not believe withdrawing the nomination will have any lasting effect on Bush (unless he picks someone equally as bad or worse). Personally, I don't have a problem with Miers, but she is also not worth defending against fellow conservatives. The press will say Bush has been wounded... but, wounded in terms of who or what.. his ego?