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Father Richard John Neuhaus notes the following over at the First Things blog "On the Square":*

Having mentioned the Supreme Court, almost inevitable is a word about the nomination of Harriet Miers. I have no novel insights or inside information. I do share the widespread disappointment. It is not sufficient for the president to ask us to trust him. An appointment to the Supreme Court, and especially this appointment, is a matter of paramount concern to a political community of which the president is not the sole proprietor. But I expect the president will not change his mind and therefore Ms. Miers will not step aside. That being the case, she will, barring some big surprise, be confirmed and we are all left hoping for the best. It is not an unfamiliar position to be in.

*BTW, if you're not currently a subscriber to First Things, you should be. It is far and away one of the best journals out there on "religion, culture, and the public life."

(Hat tip to Mark Shea)