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It doesn't eliminate them from the Republican party. There have always been pro-choice Republicans, but I don't think that's representative of the majority of the party. If the majority is some how a far-right minority, I must be missing something.

As for the discussion about how conservative Miers is, I think it's a big issue to people simply because the opportunity to appoint justices just doesn't come along all that often. It's not elitist to evaluate her conservative credentials. It's not like anyone is snubbing their nose at her because she's not conservative enough. They're concerned about it because of the influence she will have over American federal jurisprudence for the next 15-25 years. I think that's a legitimate concern. It's certainly one that I have.

I guess I've just always hated the blind "party line" mentality. (I'm not saying you have it.) I don't think we should settle for a Presidential candidate simply because we don't want a Democrat in office. A Republican is equally capable of inflicting damage.