Wouldn't That be Something

TNR:

"Miers, obviously, is even worse than Roberts from a conservative standpoint. Her most unwavering opponents come from the right. To the extent that Democrats oppose her, they cite her qualifications rather than her ideology. She may well be confirmed only because of Democratic votes, a spectacle nobody has contemplated. "

The article also has an interesting look at the relationship between Social and Economic Conservatives, and concludes the Social Conservatives are getting the short end of the stick. Interesting idea considering Economic Conservative are becoming indignant over the budget deficit, increased federal spending, and massive subsidies directed at Hurricane Katrina relief.

Thought: Chait makes same basic argument as Thomas Frank.