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By Quin Posted in Uncategorized — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

If Bush is to withdraw the Miers nomination, or if she is going to withdraw herself (one or the other really must happen, for the good of the conservative movement, the GOP, and the country), there really needs to be an exit strategy. Look, Bush is loyal not just to a fault, but beyond it (best example: this horrible nomination itself). The last thing he will want, personally, is for his friend and loyal aide to look like she is being forced to slink away. If he is to withdraw her, he needs a good excuse that will salvage her reputation and, to whatevery little extent possible, her feelings. (And frankly, I feel bad for her right now: Shen you are under attack, it's tough to separate the substance of the attack from the personal nature of it; it seems as if you are being attacked quite personally, rather thanhaving your resume be attacked.)
Anyway, I really think we ought to find a way for Bush to make the withdrawal with dignity. But I have no great ideas on this front. Anybody out there with any suggestions?