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By Carol Platt Liebau Posted in SCOTUS — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

I've been receiving a fair amount of email asking, "Aren't you upset that Harry Reid is praising Harriet Miers?"

Of course. It gives me chills. But there's no reason to believe that Harry Reid knows more about Harriet Miers than President Bush does. And if I were Harry Reid, I would understand several things: (1) Conservatives have been the bedrock of President Bush's support. (2) If they are peeled away, everything is up for grabs. (3) Any positive initial comments are always subject to retraction, but in the meantime, he can drive a wedge between the President and his strongest supporters.

Don't fall for it.